2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · K11 LAO
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2004. Recorded mileage 47,485 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
K11 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 47,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K11 LAO Mileage History
- 31/08/202145,615 mi
- 31/08/202246,344 mi+729 mi
- 31/08/202346,761 mi+417 mi
- 28/08/202447,074 mi+313 mi
- 27/08/202547,485 mi+411 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K11 LAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (K11 LAO) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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