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LA04 NYU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,634 mi
Last recorded90,634 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 NYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,805 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,040 miles

nearside tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,039 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,616 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

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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LA04 NYU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 LA04 NYU, 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 LA04 NYU registered?

LA04 NYU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is LA04 NYU safe to buy?

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