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LR54 YEF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,426 mi
Last recorded48,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YEF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 48,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 45,260 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

intermittent noise from under vehicle when driving, needs investigating.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 44,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,223 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 42,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,896 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 26,895 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,422 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUT SIDE EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,966 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 8,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YEF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

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