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LS54 HGA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,001 mi
Last recorded78,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HGA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,001 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2014 71,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,255 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,444 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,365 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 HGA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

LS54 HGA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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