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LK04 YFG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 YFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,707 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

front tyres worn on edges,inners below 1.6mm

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rack end worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 13 Dec 2021 132,707 miles

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

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

front tyres worn on edges,inners below 1.6mm

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rack end worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,607 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacing soon

fuel cap seal poor condition

nearside side repeater lamp flashing pale orange

rear tyres 3mm

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

front to rear brake pipes corroded - advise replacing soon

fuel cap seal poor condition

nearside side repeater lamp flashing pale orange

rear tyres 3mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,606 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre of tread

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play in osf steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,637 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,355 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,895 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,009 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,984 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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LK04 YFG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK04 YFG, 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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LK04 YFG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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