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M300 LMF

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 LMF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 112,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,743 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,741 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on o/s/f suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,253 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff has a slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 95,541 miles

Engine has slight leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff casing has slight leak

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,080 miles

exhaust clamps at rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,080 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust clamps at rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 71,940 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 71,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Dec 2012 70,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,998 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,160 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,423 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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M300 LMF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M300 LMF, 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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M300 LMF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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