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VN54 LWC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 30,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 30,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 30,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 30,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,389 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 28 Nov 2016 29,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,171 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,121 miles

Diff. input seal leaking.

N/S/R tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

O/S/R exhaust mounting split but supports system.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,796 miles

Exhaust mount split but supports system.

N/S/R tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,863 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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VN54 LWC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VN54 LWC, 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 VN54 LWC registered?

VN54 LWC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is VN54 LWC safe to buy?

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