2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LJ54 OBL
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 131,908 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 OBL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2024
- 131,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 OBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LJ54 OBL) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipes (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LJ54 OBL Mileage History
- 05/05/2022123,541 mi
- 05/05/2022123,542 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/2023129,396 mi+5,854 mi
- 12/04/2024131,908 mi+2,512 mi
Average of roughly 4,317 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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