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LT04 MHL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,909 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,124 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,366 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 MHL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MHL, 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 LT04 MHL registered?

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

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