Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LB04 YKF

LB04 YKF

2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15/06/2004. Recorded mileage 89,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 14/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,314 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/06/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
3246cc

LB04 YKF Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 89,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for BMW M3

Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

LB04 YKF Mileage History

  1. 29/05/200736,886 mi
  2. 10/06/200847,573 mi+10,687 mi
  3. 01/06/200954,245 mi+6,672 mi
  4. 01/06/200954,245 mi
  5. 14/06/201061,965 mi+7,720 mi
  6. 15/06/201061,965 mi
  7. 16/06/201166,799 mi+4,834 mi
  8. 02/06/201270,762 mi+3,963 mi
  9. 14/06/201373,339 mi+2,577 mi
  10. 14/06/201474,870 mi+1,531 mi
  11. 14/06/201474,870 mi
  12. 13/06/201576,805 mi+1,935 mi
  13. 13/06/201576,805 mi
  14. 16/08/201682,082 mi+5,277 mi
  15. 22/08/201682,082 mi
  16. 04/08/201782,688 mi+606 mi
  17. 28/08/201884,200 mi+1,512 mi
  18. 07/08/201986,594 mi+2,394 mi
  19. 22/05/202087,742 mi+1,148 mi
  20. 07/05/202188,552 mi+810 mi
  21. 04/08/202289,132 mi+580 mi
  22. 16/06/202589,314 mi+182 mi

Average of roughly 2,904 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

LB04 YKF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 16:41
MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (LB04 YKF) between May 2007 and June 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.

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