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LS54 BNL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 BNL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 128,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play and dust cover perishing cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,677 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 101,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,427 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 76,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,296 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LS54 BNL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS54 BNL, 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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LS54 BNL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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