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LS54 NUW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,778 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 145,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 134,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 125,592 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 120,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 112,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,973 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 NUW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NUW, 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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LS54 NUW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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