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EJ04 LPE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,138 mi
Last recorded76,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,727 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Small pipes on callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff slight weap

Rear level sensor arm bent

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has slice to sidewall

Oil leak to engine

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has slice to sidewall

Oil leak to engine

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 59,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle to rear exhaust section has a fracture at the join but not causing any problems at this time.

Pass 30 May 2013 46,380 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,126 miles

Oil leak

bonnet locking mechanism inoperable, unable to open bonnet to inspect engine compartment.

n/s/f headlamp slightly too high.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,406 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 38,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,235 miles

ADVISE; CUT TO NSR TYRE SIDE WALL (NOT TO CORDS) CUT TO OSR TYRE TREAD (NOT TO CORDS)

Pass 17 May 2008 28,830 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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EJ04 LPE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ04 LPE, 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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EJ04 LPE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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