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LC04 BBF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 BBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 144,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 144,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 143,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 126,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyres allround wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 121,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,116 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,439 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 104,439 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,737 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall-ply not exposed.

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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LC04 BBF 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 88.2%.

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 LC04 BBF, 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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LC04 BBF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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