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LNZ 4770

2004 BMW M3

Silver Other 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 4770
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 99,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,354 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,242 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,802 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 81,121 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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LNZ 4770 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LNZ 4770, 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

How do I check the history of LNZ 4770?

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What year was LNZ 4770 registered?

LNZ 4770 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is LNZ 4770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 4770 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNZ 4770 have outstanding finance?

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