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LL54 HOT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,509 mi
Last recorded161,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 161,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 159,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 157,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 156,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 155,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 154,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 132,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,004 miles

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

adv plates not 100% legal

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,195 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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LL54 HOT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LL54 HOT, 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

How do I check the history of LL54 HOT?

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What year was LL54 HOT registered?

LL54 HOT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LL54 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL54 HOT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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