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LG04 ZYB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ZYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2025 86,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front , both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,907 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2019 75,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,392 miles

damage to front bumper- not fully secure

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,381 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,371 miles

Emissions not tested excessive readings showing-engine management lamp on (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,741 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,162 miles

damage to outer wall offside rear tyre-ADVISE REPLACEMENT

front number plate not fully secured

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,687 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE NOT FULLY SECURED

deterioration to rear exhaust clamps

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,640 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 42,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,311 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 ZYB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LG04 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

LG04 ZYB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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