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LL53 FEX

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 FEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,945 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 95,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,302 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 54,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 54,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,107 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,034 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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LL53 FEX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver 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 LL53 FEX, 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 LL53 FEX registered?

LL53 FEX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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