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LF54 TCO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,478 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,056 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,250 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,213 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,417 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,605 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 30,602 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,052 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 TCO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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