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LV04 LXP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,653 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 124,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,492 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged, not exposing cords.

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 LXP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXP, 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 LV04 LXP registered?

LV04 LXP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is LV04 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 LXP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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