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LS04 EVK

2004 BMW M3

Black Other 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,260 mi
Last recorded97,260 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 EVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,643 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,200 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,905 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,965 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,961 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 19 Nov 2013 74,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,635 miles

Near side rear brake disc scored

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake fluid on minimum

Near side rear brake disc scored

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 6 Nov 2010 51,961 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,377 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 30,077 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,625 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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LS04 EVK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LS04 EVK, 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

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What year was LS04 EVK registered?

LS04 EVK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is LS04 EVK safe to buy?

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