CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN54 OWB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 OWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAYS AND SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,443 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,407 miles

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,160 miles

rear tyres are close to the limit

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres are close to the limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,044 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,683 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,797 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 12,716 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear exhaust clamp broken

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LN54 OWB 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 LN54 OWB, 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 LN54 OWB?

You can check the full history of LN54 OWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN54 OWB registered?

LN54 OWB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LN54 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 OWB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN54 OWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LN54 OWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.