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LS54 HFB

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,889 mi
Last recorded189,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 189,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 156,600 miles

Brake pad wear light on

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Spacing (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2023 156,593 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread spacing slightly wide (0.1 (b))

coolant lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 87,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,821 miles

Creak from steering when turned

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stone chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,542 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,354 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 HFB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

LS54 HFB is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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