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LB04 CVJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,320 mi
Last recorded48,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 48,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 43,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre structure cracked

Offside Front tyre structure cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,673 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 39,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 24,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,730 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly starting to wear from inner and outer edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 18,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly starting to wear from inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,961 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,280 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 25 May 2007 7,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,864 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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LB04 CVJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LB04 CVJ, 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 LB04 CVJ registered?

LB04 CVJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is LB04 CVJ safe to buy?

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