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LJ54 OVR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 122,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,406 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,419 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre close legal limit

Fail 20 May 2017 116,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front ball joints and steering arm

Pass 28 May 2016 105,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,036 miles

1 x backbox clamp broken, no exhaust leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,432 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,005 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 60,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,895 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,790 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 26,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,858 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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LJ54 OVR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ54 OVR, 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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What year was LJ54 OVR registered?

LJ54 OVR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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