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LT04 BHL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,152 mi
Last recorded139,152 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 139,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 137,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 134,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 132,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 132,711 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 101,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 77,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,592 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Fail 6 May 2009 52,592 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,647 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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LT04 BHL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LT04 BHL, 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 LT04 BHL registered?

LT04 BHL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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