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L12 EVL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,462 mi
Last recorded26,462 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 EVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 26,462 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 26,181 miles

all four tyre inner walls cracked and very poor condition

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 26,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyre inner walls cracked and very poor condition

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 25,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall aged/cracked

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall aged/cracked

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall aged/cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight oil leak rear diff seal

Pass 9 May 2013 23,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,049 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 23,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,070 miles

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

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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L12 EVL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L12 EVL, 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 L12 EVL registered?

L12 EVL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is L12 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 EVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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