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LS54 OAZ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s front brake pad low

o/s front wiper split

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge and down to 2.2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

both front brake hoses perished.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

both front brake hoses perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

creeking noise from steering rack.

handbrake lever travels high.

o/s/f brake hose perished.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

esp light on intermitantly

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,974 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly.

n/s/r handbrake weak.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,238 miles

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

o/s/f bumper corner not clipped in

o/s/f wiper linkage worn badly

oil leak from n/s/r diff oil seal

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly.

damage to front bumper, off side.

near side rear diff oil seal weaping.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,521 miles

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

near side and offside front brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,521 miles

near side and offside front brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,017 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,975 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 OAZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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