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LG54 CCF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 CCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,724 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

unable to check underside / outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 17 Mar 2022 130,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

unable to check underside / outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 127,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,135 miles

o/s front top suspension mount damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2017 122,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 122,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 115,120 miles

chips to windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

chips to windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 Jan 2014 107,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,616 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 101,616 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,289 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f auto headlamp leveller broken

Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f auto headlamp leveller broken

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,704 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,259 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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LG54 CCF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG54 CCF, 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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LG54 CCF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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