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LR04 YEU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,702 mi
Last recorded121,702 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 121,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 120,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,848 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,673 miles

Lowered springs fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,727 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,818 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,647 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,780 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,514 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,475 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 YEU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LR04 YEU, 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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LR04 YEU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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