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LS54 OBV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 97,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,523 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 85,006 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,667 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box got hole and noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear eylet bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and getting bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine and slight on gearbox, ()

eml on inside dashboard,

osf tyre getting bald on inner edge

osr tyre has cuts in treads,

Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,100 miles

Front uneven tyre wear

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lens missing off n/s number plate light

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 67,100 miles

Front uneven tyre wear

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lens missing off n/s number plate light

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 54,540 miles

Both Front Tyres Have Uneven Wear 225/45/17

Front Wipers Slighly Smearing 21/24

Fail 5 Apr 2014 46,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 41,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,177 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes displaced

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 OBV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

LS54 OBV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is LS54 OBV safe to buy?

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