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LX54 NFC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 NFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,249 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,867 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

Pass 28 Dec 2019 93,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F and N/S/R perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,190 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp flanges corroded through

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 735,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,634 miles

o/s silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,489 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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LX54 NFC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX54 NFC, 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 LX54 NFC registered?

LX54 NFC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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