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LB04 YKF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 87,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall 225/40/19 r/f

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 82,082 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 76,805 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 76,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,870 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

n/s rear exhaust clamps cracked not blowing.

o/s front and rear tyres outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

n/s rear exhaust clamps cracked not blowing.

o/s front and rear tyres outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 70,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,965 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,245 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,886 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 YKF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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