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LR04 FNF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 FNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,030 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 51,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,105 miles

Both Side Front And Rear Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Side Front And Rear Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,515 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,901 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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LR04 FNF 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 LR04 FNF, 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 LR04 FNF registered?

LR04 FNF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is LR04 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 FNF 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.

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