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LS54 KPT

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,148 mi
Last recorded138,148 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,148 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,123 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 103,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,581 miles

exhaust rubber center cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 63,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 63,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear lights after market ones e1 standard ok

Pass 22 May 2008 55,735 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 KPT is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KPT, 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 KPT registered?

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

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