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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LM04 YNJMOT history

LM04 YNJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LM04 YNJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,913 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YNJ was last recorded at 96,913 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,232 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,681 miles
Average per year
2,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,913 miles
  • 2025 – 95,232 miles
  • 2024 – 95,186 miles
  • 2023 – 93,314 miles
  • 2021 – 93,178 miles
  • 2020 – 93,035 miles
  • 2018 – 92,925 miles
  • 2017 – 90,013 miles
  • 2016 – 87,062 miles
  • 2015 – 82,589 miles
  • 2013 – 79,631 miles
  • 2011 – 73,380 miles
  • 2010 – 68,961 miles
  • 2009 – 62,450 miles
  • 2008 – 54,067 miles
  • 2007 – 46,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,913 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,913 miles (+1,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    331573910644
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,232 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    925465384529
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,186 miles (+1,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    921648407836
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,314 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    606260273882
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass93,178 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,178 miles
    Test number
    449530135707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,035 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    799082796845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,925 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    276149830406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,013 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    705146306013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail89,964 miles (+2,902)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    420042571588
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass87,062 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    181125766764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  11. Fail87,061 miles (+4,472)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    607617263628
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  12. Pass82,589 miles (+2,958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    869167415182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass79,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    358287473166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,631 miles (+6,251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    648287473135
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)

  15. Pass73,380 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    607198341283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,961 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    622319240245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,450 miles (+8,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    260567849258
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass54,067 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    940409448291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    394901557498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YNJ

Does LM04 YNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YNJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YNJ?
The MOT on LM04 YNJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YNJ done?
LM04 YNJ was recorded at 96,913 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,646 miles a year.
Has LM04 YNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YNJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LM04 YNJ 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 YNJ find?
LM04 YNJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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