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LB04 WYG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,641 miles

Central EXHAUST RUBBER DAMAGED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 87,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 28 May 2008 36,405 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 31 May 2007 31,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB04 WYG, 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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LB04 WYG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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