2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LV04 XPW
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 65,302 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,302 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
LV04 XPW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2013
- 65,302 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: Poor
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.
LV04 XPW Mileage History
- 06/06/200727,630 mi
- 09/06/200832,885 mi+5,255 mi
- 19/05/200936,845 mi+3,960 mi
- 26/05/201040,615 mi+3,770 mi
- 12/08/201041,377 mi+762 mi
- 19/03/201252,984 mi+11,607 mi
- 09/04/201365,300 mi+12,316 mi
- 10/04/201365,302 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,446 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
LV04 XPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (LV04 XPW) between June 2007 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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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