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LJ54 OWR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,694 mi
Last recorded65,694 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,672 miles

all tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,183 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brakes worn

centre to rear exhaust flange rust

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,982 miles

near side rear tyre inner side wall small split

Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,940 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres going bald on inner and outer edges

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

Play in either offside steering arm or steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,696 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 27,598 miles

All tyres outer tyre walls cuts.

Front brake discs lipped inner front pads advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nail in offside rear tyre

upper shock mounts starting to seperate.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 27,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres outer tyre walls cuts.

Front brake discs lipped inner front pads advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nail in offside rear tyre

upper shock mounts starting to seperate.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,494 miles

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)

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 OWR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LJ54 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 OWR registered?

LJ54 OWR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 OWR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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