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LA04 RUV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 RUV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,339 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 72,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,055 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 61,801 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,006 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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LA04 RUV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LA04 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 RUV registered?

LA04 RUV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is LA04 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 RUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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