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LF53 NRN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,033 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,225 miles

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

offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,199 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,051 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 30,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,692 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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LF53 NRN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF53 NRN, 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 LF53 NRN registered?

LF53 NRN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LF53 NRN safe to buy?

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