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AV03 LON

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,967 mi
Last recorded72,967 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 72,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 72,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 72,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 72,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,996 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side rear worn slightly

slight wear on rear brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,378 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,891 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

diff oil leak

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,807 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AV03 LON is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 LON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV03 LON registered?

AV03 LON is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AV03 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 LON shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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