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L5 EEH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 EEH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,256 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 122,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs have surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs have surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,825 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,096 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,562 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ALL TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,130 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 40,147 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,702 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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L5 EEH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L5 EEH, 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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L5 EEH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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