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LS54 CCU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,216 mi
Last recorded208,216 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 208,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From Intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 193,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 193,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 178,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 161,949 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 161,949 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,089 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 154,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 144,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 140,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,874 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,863 miles

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 119,863 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 115,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S and O/S/Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,601 miles

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

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 CCU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CCU, 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 CCU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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