2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LM04 GJF
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2004. Recorded mileage 155,520 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
LM04 GJF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 155,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
LM04 GJF Mileage History
- 31/08/200757,971 mi
- 31/08/200757,971 mi
- 27/10/200866,463 mi+8,492 mi
- 27/11/200973,007 mi+6,544 mi
- 13/12/201077,987 mi+4,980 mi
- 24/07/201296,348 mi+18,361 mi
- 23/07/2013112,287 mi+15,939 mi
- 24/07/2014118,591 mi+6,304 mi
- 18/07/2015126,131 mi+7,540 mi
- 23/07/2016133,424 mi+7,293 mi
- 18/07/2017136,533 mi+3,109 mi
- 22/07/2017136,541 mi+8 mi
- 25/07/2018140,246 mi+3,705 mi
- 20/08/2018140,311 mi+65 mi
- 20/08/2018140,313 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/2019146,710 mi+6,397 mi
- 11/09/2020148,841 mi+2,131 mi
- 09/09/2021150,242 mi+1,401 mi
- 24/01/2024153,316 mi+3,074 mi
- 13/01/2025154,625 mi+1,309 mi
- 16/01/2026155,520 mi+895 mi
Average of roughly 5,308 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LM04 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (LM04 GJF) between August 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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