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LL04 KDN

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 KDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 58,793 miles

Both outer mirror lenses deteriorating

Front brake discs wearing close to service limits

N/s/f road wheel inner rim distorted

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure and components

Rear brake pads 50% approx'

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Pass 18 May 2011 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 18 May 2011 50,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 May 2010 42,183 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 15 May 2010 42,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 11 May 2009 31,454 miles

Very strong pass and advice washers are now working but not as good as they should be still need to be cleaned out properly.

Fail 11 May 2009 31,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake 4 clicks

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2008 23,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,035 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 KDN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL04 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

LL04 KDN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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