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LD54 UEM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 UEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 95,714 miles

fuel cap seal is badly perished

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,598 miles

Clamp on mid-section to rear-section of exhaust cracked but not blowing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,921 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 52,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,187 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

under trays fitted / covers over door sills

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,034 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

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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LD54 UEM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LD54 UEM, 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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What year was LD54 UEM registered?

LD54 UEM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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