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LS54 NUY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,351 mi
Last recorded116,351 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,351 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,152 miles

both rear outer sills around jacking points

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,754 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 102,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded very corroded going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,993 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,745 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points have the start of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 89,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,035 miles

rear floors to rear chassis ( box section) corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear floors to rear chassis ( box section) corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,863 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear tyres worn right to legal limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,988 miles

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

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

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 NUY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NUY, 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

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What year was LS54 NUY registered?

LS54 NUY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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