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LF54 CDU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,959 mi
Last recorded48,959 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 48,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,602 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,601 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 48,481 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,573 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,182 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,231 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,247 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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LF54 CDU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF54 CDU, 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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LF54 CDU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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