BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc
LM04 HYRMOT history
LM04 HYR is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 149,179 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 HYR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 3 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 HYR was last recorded at 149,179 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,043 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 136 miles
- Average per year
- 4,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,179 miles
- 2024 – 148,739 miles
- 2023 – 145,493 miles
- 2022 – 144,530 miles
- 2021 – 137,772 miles
- 2020 – 135,901 miles
- 2019 – 135,186 miles
- 2018 – 132,622 miles
- 2017 – 129,626 miles
- 2016 – 125,668 miles
- 2011 – 105,964 miles
- 2010 – 88,933 miles
- 2009 – 70,837 miles
- 2008 – 66,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,179 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Fuel cap seal perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,179 miles (+136)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 149,179 miles
- Test number
- 850638040226
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fail149,043 miles (+304)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,043 miles
- Test number
- 838522359270
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass148,739 miles (+3,246)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 148,739 miles
- Test number
- 663355207339
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipes into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass145,493 miles (+963)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 145,493 miles
- Test number
- 174415178419
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage And corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass144,530 miles (+6,758)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,530 miles
- Test number
- 538175256208
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose has slight seepage & pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,772 miles (+1,871)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,772 miles
- Test number
- 153037985502
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,901 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,901 miles
- Test number
- 759708335960
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail135,901 miles (+715)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,901 miles
- Test number
- 987583993142
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass135,186 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,186 miles
- Test number
- 174471503981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail135,186 miles (+2,564)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,186 miles
- Test number
- 152314269159
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass132,622 miles (+2,996)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 132,622 miles
- Test number
- 780086400814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,626 miles (+3,958)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 129,626 miles
- Test number
- 956156172501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,668 miles (+19,704)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 125,668 miles
- Test number
- 533647167509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,964 miles (+17,031)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 105,964 miles
- Test number
- 375881121497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,933 miles (+18,096)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,933 miles
- Test number
- 352321610470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,837 miles (+3,875)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,837 miles
- Test number
- 461212199067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,962 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,962 miles
- Test number
- 290410428428
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about LM04 HYR
- Does LM04 HYR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 HYR is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 HYR?
- The MOT on LM04 HYR is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM04 HYR done?
- LM04 HYR was recorded at 149,179 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
- Has LM04 HYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 HYR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM04 HYR 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 LM04 HYR find?
- LM04 HYR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have slight wear on inner edges, and 9 more.
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