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LG54 NUX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 NUX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 97,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,707 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,782 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,477 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire, Hydro carbons and lambda reading high (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Engine management light on indicating a fault

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,873 miles

CV grease present on offside rear outer CV boot, but no apparent damage to boot

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in grease

nearside front brake gripping slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

CV grease present on offside rear outer CV boot, but no apparent damage to boot

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in grease

nearside front brake gripping slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,957 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,377 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,786 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 62,774 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2010 60,825 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 23 Nov 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,176 miles

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

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

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 7 Dec 2007 37,255 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,906 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 NUX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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