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LJ04 EVK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 70,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 70,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,887 miles

rear axel oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,277 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,277 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

full under tray fitted

Fail 29 May 2010 45,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 45,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 40,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to crack

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,104 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 EVK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ04 EVK, 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 LJ04 EVK registered?

LJ04 EVK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 EVK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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