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LM53 VVD

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 153,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 143,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 134,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamps poor

Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,906 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,908 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,908 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,920 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 87,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,527 miles

slight exhaust blow at mid/rear section

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,955 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,304 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,828 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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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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LM53 VVD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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