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LM04 FGX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 113,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 94,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,935 miles

Advise traction control light on

Brake pad warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Advise traction control light on

Brake pad warning light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,863 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,173 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,877 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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LM04 FGX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LM04 FGX, 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 LM04 FGX registered?

LM04 FGX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is LM04 FGX safe to buy?

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