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LS54 CYK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,294 mi
Last recorded67,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 63,995 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,752 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,638 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,952 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,586 miles

Both n/s/ tyres are cuts on the side wall not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord.

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 20 Aug 2013 14,693 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall bead

Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,941 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,465 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 CYK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CYK, 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 LS54 CYK registered?

LS54 CYK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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