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LV04 LWU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LWU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 101,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 99,844 miles

Offside Front shock struck close to tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,657 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded both

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Under shield fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,036 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 25 Mar 2019 88,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 82,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,958 miles

both rear tyre outer tyre wall has chunks taken out of them

drivers door mirror unit loose

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre outer tyre wall has chunks taken out of them

drivers door mirror unit loose

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,666 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Rear Exhaust backbox clamps cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,653 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,410 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,030 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 25,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,221 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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LV04 LWU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV04 LWU, 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 LV04 LWU registered?

LV04 LWU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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