MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner ball joint lower arm (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear both rose bush rubber have play in top and bottom arms
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamps poor
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamps poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat has slight movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leak
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat has slight movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil Leak
brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded
o/s steering rack arm slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
slight exhaust blow at mid/rear section
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 VVD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 LM53 VVD, 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 LM53 VVD registered?
LM53 VVD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2004.
Is LM53 VVD safe to buy?
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