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VU04 LZS

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LZS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,332 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 85,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge very close to showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,422 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)

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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VU04 LZS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VU04 LZS, 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

How do I check the history of VU04 LZS?

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What year was VU04 LZS registered?

VU04 LZS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is VU04 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 LZS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 LZS have outstanding finance?

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