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LM04 VRJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both require cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake has only just met requirements

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 99,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake has only just met requirements

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,333 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 88,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,513 miles

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

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

front tyres below 1.6mm on the inner edges

slight corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,454 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,125 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,100 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge (recommend replace)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,774 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,438 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,548 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,980 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VRJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM04 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

LM04 VRJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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