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LB04 JGV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,270 mi
Last recorded122,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 JGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front dip beam flickers off/on occassionally

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 122,267 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front dip beam flickers off/on occassionally

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 119,000 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,648 miles

Offside Front headlight on dip beam is slightly dim

Pass 7 May 2016 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,753 miles

windscreen chipped - cuts to neaside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 43,995 miles

Advise front brake pads low.n\s\r and o\s\r tyre tread low.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,410 miles

Advise,windscreen chipped,front pads low.n\s\r and o\s\r tyre tread low,rear brake pads low,chip n\s\r tyre.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,648 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges - nearside close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges - nearside close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,961 miles

cut to nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

cut & gouges to near side front tyre

front & rear registraion plates deteriorating

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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LB04 JGV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB04 JGV, 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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LB04 JGV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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