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LR54 XFG

2004 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 382,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 XFG
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 85,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,107 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 76,106 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,991 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 26 Apr 2024 66,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 53,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damage to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 53,209 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2019 49,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,865 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,384 miles

cuts in tyre sidewalls of osr and nsf

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LR54 XFG is a 2004 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 XFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 XFG registered?

LR54 XFG is a 2004 BMW 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is LR54 XFG safe to buy?

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