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LJ04 CVC

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 CVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 91,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,353 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 84,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,908 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,044 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,177 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,276 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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LJ04 CVC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ04 CVC, 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 LJ04 CVC registered?

LJ04 CVC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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