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LS54 NVG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,474 mi
Last recorded170,474 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 170,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers covering both outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2025 170,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic covers covering both outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2024 169,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 165,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,399 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 155,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 152,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 149,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also a nail in tread! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also a nail in tread! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 140,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Would advise replacement in near future! (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 137,977 miles

Metal in nearside front tyre tread!

Rear differential slight oil leak!

Fail 27 Nov 2014 137,977 miles

Metal in nearside front tyre tread!

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear differential slight oil leak!

Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,440 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slightly low effort to rear parking brake

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 118,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,737 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 96,737 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,572 miles

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

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 NVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

LS54 NVG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is LS54 NVG safe to buy?

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