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DN04 LPX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,841 mi
Last recorded103,841 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,841 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,841 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,308 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 92,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,261 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,333 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,223 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,231 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,439 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,164 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges.

rear diff oil seals leaking.

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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DN04 LPX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN04 LPX, 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 DN04 LPX registered?

DN04 LPX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is DN04 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 LPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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