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LS54 OFA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,932 mi
Last recorded214,932 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 214,932 miles

both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints worn not to x/s at time of test.

both lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

exhaust flexi section blowing not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank unable to check at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f wheel bearing not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 214,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints worn not to x/s at time of test.

both lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

exhaust flexi section blowing not to x/s at time of test.

rear inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank unable to check at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f wheel bearing not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 204,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 204,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 195,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play front ball joints

slight play front wishbone bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2017 195,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play front ball joints

slight play front wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2016 183,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

rear diff has slight noise when rotated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 183,596 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

rear diff has slight noise when rotated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 166,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 151,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 151,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,621 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 123,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 109,948 miles

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,347 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,177 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 76,177 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)

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 OFA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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