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LG04 FJC

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,803 mi
Last recorded136,803 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 FJC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 136,039 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 136,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 134,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 134,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 128,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes, after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box brakets broken but exhaust still secure

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,503 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 93,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,598 miles

Engine covers + undertrays fitted unable to test some items

Front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn uneven and has a cut in side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,925 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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LG04 FJC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG04 FJC, 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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LG04 FJC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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