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LT54 WFR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

168,086 mi
Last recorded168,086 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 WFR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 168,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 164,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 160,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,653 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 138,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,498 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2016 99,513 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,503 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o.s. dip h/light occasional flicker,n.s. number plate bulb dimmer than o.s.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 79,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,674 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,727 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,979 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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LT54 WFR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LT54 WFR, 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 LT54 WFR registered?

LT54 WFR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is LT54 WFR safe to buy?

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