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LN04 ZSE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,147 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,358 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 119,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 114,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,351 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,719 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 2 May 2014 99,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 93,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,315 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,103 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 ZSE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

LN04 ZSE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LN04 ZSE safe to buy?

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