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P4 LAU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,684 mi
Last recorded115,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 LAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,684 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 113,135 miles

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,681 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Part of mounting clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 108,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Part of mounting clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,933 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,977 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both (wing mirrors deteriorating) (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,246 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 97,242 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,574 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,574 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,294 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

slight body damage

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,479 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,179 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,198 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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P4 LAU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P4 LAU, 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 P4 LAU registered?

P4 LAU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is P4 LAU safe to buy?

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