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LK54 NGJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,453 mi
Last recorded146,453 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 NGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 142,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 130,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,336 miles

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 98,109 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,732 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 Oct 2012 78,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,326 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 14 Oct 2008 48,326 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 11 Oct 2007 36,429 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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LK54 NGJ 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 94.7%.

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 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 LK54 NGJ, 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 LK54 NGJ registered?

LK54 NGJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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