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LF54 GEU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 144,009 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 138,243 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 138,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,430 miles

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

wheel need alingment

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 85,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,035 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 79,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,391 miles

all brake discs corroded slightly vehicle has been stood

Fail 15 Jan 2009 64,391 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded slightly vehicle has been stood

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,819 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,265 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 GEU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF54 GEU, 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 GEU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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