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NG54 LNR

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,804 mi
Last recorded106,804 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 LNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 106,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,153 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 90,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,599 miles

very slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Nov 2007 25,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NG54 LNR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NG54 LNR, 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 NG54 LNR registered?

NG54 LNR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is NG54 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG54 LNR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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