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LF54 GHK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,605 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,294 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,293 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 74,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,553 miles

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 22 Dec 2008 32,938 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,505 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 GHK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 GHK, 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 LF54 GHK registered?

LF54 GHK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is LF54 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 GHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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