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LK04 ZYF

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,867 mi
Last recorded102,867 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 ZYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,867 miles

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,400 miles

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

Front Brake Backing plates both slightly loose

Fuel cap seal is perished

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 101,377 miles

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

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

Front Brake Backing plates both slightly loose

Fuel cap seal is perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,159 miles

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

Front (both) brake backing plates slightly loose

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,784 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,945 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r wheel has been welded/ repaired

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,758 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 ZYF 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 81.8%.

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 ZYF, 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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LK04 ZYF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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