CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR04 PXJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,365 mi
Last recorded64,365 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 PXJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 64,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,853 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose . (1.1.11 (c))

headlight height adjuster broken ,fitted to suspension arm .

slight damage to outer edge on all 4 wheels ,advise

Fail 4 Dec 2020 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose . (1.1.11 (c))

headlight height adjuster broken ,fitted to suspension arm .

slight damage to outer edge on all 4 wheels ,advise

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,183 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 86,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,551 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,427 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,539 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,899 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR04 PXJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR04 PXJ, 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 LR04 PXJ?

You can check the full history of LR04 PXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR04 PXJ registered?

LR04 PXJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is LR04 PXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 PXJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR04 PXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR04 PXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.