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SJ04 LPY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 118,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,359 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,552 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,985 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering angle warning light on

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,545 miles

Diff leaking

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 109,472 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by union from metal to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by union from metal to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Between bead and rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Between bead and rim - 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff leaking

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,560 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In front of rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure Caliper securing clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In front of rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,821 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 102,821 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,219 miles

Coolant light illuminated

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2018 100,213 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant light illuminated

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,729 miles

nearside front shock absorber mounting to hub has play but bolt is tight

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,437 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 580,441 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 15 May 2008 45,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,675 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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SJ04 LPY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SJ04 LPY, 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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SJ04 LPY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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