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NR04 LBZ

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,831 mi
Last recorded36,831 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 LBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,831 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 36,611 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 36,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 36,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 35,930 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to fexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,913 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,248 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

r/h front headlight height sensor brkt snapped but still located on suspension arm lower

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,153 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 27,113 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,637 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 22,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 16,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2007 16,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NR04 LBZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NR04 LBZ, 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 NR04 LBZ registered?

NR04 LBZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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