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HC04 LCL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 120,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 103,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,974 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,382 miles

all tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage inner and outer tyre sidewalls.

damage inner wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust clamps.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips and marks front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,165 miles

all tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration rear number plate.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls inner and outer.

damage wheel rims inner and outer.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,887 miles

damage both rear wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across screen.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,015 miles

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

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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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HC04 LCL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HC04 LCL, 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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HC04 LCL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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