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NR04 LFT

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,955 miles

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 23 Aug 2013 78,121 miles

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Front tyres starting to wear

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,061 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Front tyres starting to wear

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,511 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,396 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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NR04 LFT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NR04 LFT, 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 NR04 LFT registered?

NR04 LFT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is NR04 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 LFT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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