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PJ02 LAL

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,636 mi
Last recorded58,636 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 58,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,703 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,357 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements , service or adjustment may be required

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , tyre worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just met requirements , service or adjustment may be required

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,521 miles

Nearside + offside front tyres worn outside edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge and cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,722 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracked

n/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,159 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 46,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,688 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,711 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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PJ02 LAL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ02 LAL, 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 PJ02 LAL registered?

PJ02 LAL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is PJ02 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 LAL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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