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LY04 CNU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 CNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,701 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,546 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,508 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 55,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2010 36,716 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,631 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,365 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,024 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres deep sidewall cuts rears worn edges

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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LY04 CNU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 LY04 CNU, 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

How do I check the history of LY04 CNU?

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What year was LY04 CNU registered?

LY04 CNU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is LY04 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 CNU 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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