2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LJ54 OAC
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 49,544 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 OAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 49,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 OAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LJ54 OAC) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LJ54 OAC Mileage History
- 19/08/202239,245 mi
- 04/08/202340,727 mi+1,482 mi
- 15/08/202442,572 mi+1,845 mi
- 13/11/202549,538 mi+6,966 mi
- 14/11/202549,544 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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