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MR04 LEP

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 LEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 74,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,212 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 35,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Wiper Blade Smearing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Wiper Blade Smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,081 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,080 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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MR04 LEP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MR04 LEP, 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 MR04 LEP registered?

MR04 LEP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is MR04 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 LEP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR04 LEP have outstanding finance?

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