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LG04 FLV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 FLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,588 miles

nearside and offside rear top mounts starting to pull through

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,125 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,120 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,227 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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LG04 FLV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LG04 FLV, 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 LG04 FLV registered?

LG04 FLV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is LG04 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 FLV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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