2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LN04 CCV
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2004. Recorded mileage 88,345 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
LN04 CCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 88,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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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.
LN04 CCV Mileage History
- 10/01/202286,614 mi
- 25/01/202286,623 mi+9 mi
- 24/03/202387,767 mi+1,144 mi
- 16/05/202488,318 mi+551 mi
- 10/04/202688,345 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LN04 CCV 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 (LN04 CCV) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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