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BM04 LEO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,396 mi
Last recorded42,396 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 LEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,988 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,008 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but cords not showing

offside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but cords not showing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,141 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,141 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

stone chip windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,517 miles

Front discs rusty.

Front tyres bald on edges.

Stone chips in screen.

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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BM04 LEO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BM04 LEO, 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 BM04 LEO registered?

BM04 LEO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is BM04 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 LEO shows 14 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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