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LA53 AVG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 AVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,942 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses n/s and o/s rear at ends on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamps very corroded plus incomplete

Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,901 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to hoses on n/s and o/s rear at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamps very corroded plus incomplete

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,970 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded to excess

Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Auto level device broken

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded to excess

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both ind repeaters faded

both rear tyres worn close to limits

h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,761 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,335 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2011 50,284 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,667 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES AND HAS SEVERAL GOUGES IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL.THE O/S/F IS ALSO WEARING LOW ON THE EDGES.BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS ARE WEARING LOW

Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,667 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES AND HAS SEVERAL GOUGES IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL.THE O/S/F IS ALSO WEARING LOW ON THE EDGES.BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS ARE WEARING LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,950 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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LA53 AVG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LA53 AVG, 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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LA53 AVG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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