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G9 LGM

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 84,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust clamps are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 79,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,991 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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G9 LGM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G9 LGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G9 LGM registered?

G9 LGM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is G9 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 LGM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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