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LT04 HZZ

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,525 mi
Last recorded58,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 HZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,407 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,027 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 42,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,940 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,940 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,787 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 84,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s silencer mounting broke but still secure

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HZZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red 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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

LT04 HZZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LT04 HZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 HZZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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