MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank that goes to the offside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Knocking noise when engine is turned on or off suspected engine mount. Could not be seen because of covers
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on
front brake pad warning sensor not attached to brake pads
noise from rear when both wheels are spun suspected diff
rear exhaust heatshield loose
spare wheel missing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR54 XHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?
LR54 XHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2004.
Is LR54 XHG safe to buy?
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