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LB04 YJV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 65,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,111 miles

both rear wheels brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamps are very rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 488,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,030 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,322 miles

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

Clamp joing exhaust middle section to exhaust backbox is broken

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

O/S/F indicator slightly loose

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,297 miles

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

Clamp joining exhaust middle section to exhaust backbox is broken.

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

O/S/F indicator slightly loose.

Seal in fuel cap cracking.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,993 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 32,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 25,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,256 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,717 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 YJV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

LB04 YJV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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