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LD04 ATX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 ATX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 141,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 25 May 2023 140,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 139,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators and edges worn

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

all brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 135,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators and edges worn

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

all brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust to cat. convertor bolts poor condition (one missing)

interior mirror deteriorated/discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 120,035 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge - advise tracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,737 miles

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

rear exhaust/back box clamp split.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,535 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,966 miles

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,014 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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LD04 ATX 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 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD04 ATX, 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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LD04 ATX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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