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LS54 OFN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,694 mi
Last recorded80,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 80,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 80,694 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,074 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 78,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,472 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,529 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 OFN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS54 OFN registered?

LS54 OFN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is LS54 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 OFN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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