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LS54 JUF

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 156,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 156,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 152,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 131,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,403 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 125,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 120,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 115,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 111,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 911,473 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,242 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,967 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JUF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JUF, 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

How do I check the history of LS54 JUF?

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What year was LS54 JUF registered?

LS54 JUF is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is LS54 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 JUF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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