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LX54 VDC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,992 mi
Last recorded153,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VDC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 150,426 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 144,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 143,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 143,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 143,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 134,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x two next to each other (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,973 miles

excess play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 112,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

excess play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,488 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 28,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,721 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 VDC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LX54 VDC, 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 LX54 VDC registered?

LX54 VDC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LX54 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 VDC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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