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LL04 HVP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 HVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,107 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light is on

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,127 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs sligthly worn plus slightly pitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn plus slightly pitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,857 miles

rear pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,616 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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LL04 HVP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LL04 HVP, 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 LL04 HVP registered?

LL04 HVP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LL04 HVP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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