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LS04 FZZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,842 mi
Last recorded62,842 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 FZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 62,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,449 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,686 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,628 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,385 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 55,896 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 55,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2015 45,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,134 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 22,347 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 22,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 18,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,155 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 15,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 11,016 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 FZZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZZ, 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 LS04 FZZ registered?

LS04 FZZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is LS04 FZZ safe to buy?

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