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LS54 HGG

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,070 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 139,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 25 Oct 2012 134,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 134,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,760 miles

slight missting on nearside headlight

Fail 28 Dec 2011 131,676 miles

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

offside lower front suspension headlight leveling switch insecure

slight missting on nearside headlight

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,013 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 127,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 114,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 114,869 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 89,625 miles

offside front steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,548 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front steering rack knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,601 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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LS54 HGG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS54 HGG, 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 LS54 HGG registered?

LS54 HGG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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