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LT54 YGR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Water pump pulley bolts insecure (strong advise)

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Water pump pulley bolts insecure (strong advise)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,407 miles

both rear clamps for exhaust silencer to pipes broken not in secure or blowing at time of test

Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all four tyres cracked and worn on inner shoulders

both clamps for rear exhaust silencer to pipes are broken (not insecure or blowing at time of test)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,524 miles

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

Front o/s/f -n/s/f tyres worn inner edge away also perish+ surface cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,522 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Front o/s/f -n/s/f tyres worn inner edge away also perish+ surface cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 55,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,231 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light on

damage to the nearside of vehicle

engine management light on

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Aug 2009 35,969 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 17,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YGR 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 66.7%.

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 LT54 YGR, 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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LT54 YGR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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