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LG54 WGC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear exhaust joining clamps corroded and fractured

engine bay covers fitted

sensor linkage bracket on offside front suspension arm broken

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 86,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 86,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,310 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

top covers and under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

top covers and under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,763 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp leveling sensor broken on offside front.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake wear indicator light on dash

o/s + n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,517 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,277 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 15 Sep 2007 36,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 36,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 WGC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LG54 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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