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LS54 OEW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,597 mi
Last recorded169,597 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 165,787 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 165,787 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 161,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 157,803 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 157,803 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 152,362 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 147,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 142,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 133,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 122,742 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,800 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 101,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,694 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 OEW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

LS54 OEW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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