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LV54 OWW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,354 mi
Last recorded155,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 155,354 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 155,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,170 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perished/cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 150,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,722 miles

Offside Front suspension level control device broken

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,966 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,948 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,416 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 ZR19 Continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,654 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,000 miles

lipped excessively - front discs

Pass 29 Dec 2009 84,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,898 miles

offside front tyre has light cracking on inner wall.

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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LV54 OWW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV54 OWW, 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 LV54 OWW registered?

LV54 OWW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LV54 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 OWW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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