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LR54 XAT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 XAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,278 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 154,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,875 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 138,029 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 138,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,184 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,820 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LR54 XAT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR54 XAT registered?

LR54 XAT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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