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LN04 FBY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,321 mi
Last recorded69,321 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel Pipe To Flexi Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel Pipe To Flexi Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel Pipe To Flexi Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel Pipe To Flexi Over Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,235 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 11,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 7,090 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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LN04 FBY 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 88.9%.

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 LN04 FBY, 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 LN04 FBY registered?

LN04 FBY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is LN04 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN04 FBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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