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LT04 NKJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,459 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 92,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,531 miles

both rear and the nearside front tyres have cracked inner sidewalls but no exposed cords

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,585 miles

Exhaust centre to rear clamp broken

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre to rear clamp broken

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,233 miles

exhaust coller (rear silencer) broken

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,359 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust silencer clamps corroded/broken

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,681 miles

The outer rear brake pads look very thin.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,730 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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LT04 NKJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LT04 NKJ, 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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LT04 NKJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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