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LY04 LDJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 LDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 100,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 99,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,404 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal starting to crack but still sealing at present

Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes over tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 98,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes over tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 93,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,517 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,303 miles

Wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,571 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,951 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

both front tyres getting low 225/40x19 93Y

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 35,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,263 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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LY04 LDJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY04 LDJ, 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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LY04 LDJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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