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LC54 XXP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,604 mi
Last recorded22,604 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 22,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,626 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 20,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 20,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,087 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 20,087 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2017 19,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 18,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 18,049 miles

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 15 May 2013 16,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,976 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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LC54 XXP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC54 XXP, 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 LC54 XXP registered?

LC54 XXP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is LC54 XXP safe to buy?

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