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L50 NCW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 NCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,553 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 129,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 129,539 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 122,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 111,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 99,745 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 99,732 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 99,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

imbalance on front brakes

wear on brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,287 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,927 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 57,885 miles

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

engine management lamp indicates fault

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,852 miles

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

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

engine management lamp indicates fault

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn outer edge and cracking in tread 225/40/zr19 93y extra load

Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

offside front tyre worn outer edge and cracking in tread 225/40/zr19 93y extra load

Pass 24 May 2011 52,842 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,840 miles

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

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

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 22 Apr 2010 49,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,753 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,775 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,026 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,856 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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L50 NCW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L50 NCW, 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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L50 NCW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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