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LK04 YJT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 YJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 86,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,815 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,126 miles

Battery loose

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,782 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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LK04 YJT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LK04 YJT, 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 LK04 YJT registered?

LK04 YJT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2004.

Is LK04 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK04 YJT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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