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HY04 LEJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,995 mi
Last recorded41,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,642 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,602 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,518 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,506 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 39,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,943 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,254 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,921 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,062 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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HY04 LEJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HY04 LEJ, 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 HY04 LEJ registered?

HY04 LEJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 LEJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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