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LR54 AVJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 AVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 72,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 67,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 67,466 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,455 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,455 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,304 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front fog light is not working

offside front fog light glass is cracked

power steering bottle cap is leaking fluid

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front fog light is not working

offside front fog light glass is cracked

power steering bottle cap is leaking fluid

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,560 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,008 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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LR54 AVJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR54 AVJ, 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

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What year was LR54 AVJ registered?

LR54 AVJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is LR54 AVJ safe to buy?

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