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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LE04 FLMMOT history

LE04 FLM is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

LE04 FLM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,081 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FLM was last recorded at 164,081 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,251 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
7,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,081 miles
  • 2022 – 161,251 miles
  • 2021 – 153,609 miles
  • 2020 – 150,597 miles
  • 2019 – 137,312 miles
  • 2018 – 122,418 miles
  • 2017 – 107,413 miles
  • 2016 – 91,873 miles
  • 2015 – 75,954 miles
  • 2014 – 58,996 miles
  • 2013 – 49,787 miles
  • 2012 – 40,846 miles
  • 2011 – 32,842 miles
  • 2010 – 29,317 miles
  • 2008 – 25,864 miles
  • 2007 – 24,230 miles
  • 2006 – 21,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,081 miles
    Test number
    264517970999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on

  2. Fail164,081 miles (+2,830)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,081 miles
    Test number
    590561990453
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on

  3. Pass161,251 miles (+7,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,251 miles
    Test number
    830179195830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,609 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,609 miles
    Test number
    246472863622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,597 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    857936111962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,312 miles (+14,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    541258847020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,418 miles (+15,005)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,418 miles
    Test number
    814873113084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    602164030116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,413 miles (+15,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    405867740274
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass91,873 miles (+15,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    200716949194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    608216665037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail75,954 miles (+16,958)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    966706765020
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,996 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    958631054052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,787 miles (+8,941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    518998863098
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass40,846 miles (+8,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    137605952068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,842 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    807369251001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    240703630083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail29,317 miles (+3,453)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    932383030030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,864 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    754175258215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,230 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,230 miles
    Test number
    944862747207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,576 miles
    Test number
    294850556293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FLM

Does LE04 FLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FLM expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FLM?
The MOT on LE04 FLM expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FLM done?
LE04 FLM was recorded at 164,081 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,473 miles a year.
Has LE04 FLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FLM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 FLM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 FLM find?
LE04 FLM passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; tyre pressure warning light is on.

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