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LS54 CYF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 139,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre treads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2018 132,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low near limit

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bars Linkage gator split

Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 82,096 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 55,736 miles

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 CYF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS54 CYF registered?

LS54 CYF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is LS54 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 CYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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