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LF04 CFZ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,961 mi
Last recorded174,961 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 CFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 174,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose bracket broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion present

Pass 4 Jul 2022 170,630 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2021 165,655 miles

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 155,904 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 149,336 miles

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

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2017 129,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,851 miles

Both wipers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust clamp broken rear box loose

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2015 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust clamp broken rear box loose

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 73,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,835 miles

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

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

rear brake disc/s slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,835 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake disc/s slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear disc surfaces corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,906 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,906 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,423 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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LF04 CFZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF04 CFZ, 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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LF04 CFZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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