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2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 OL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 91,946 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 91,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 91,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,864 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing off side not working (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,391 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,886 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 73,217 miles

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 9 May 2014 73,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,036 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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300 OL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 300 OL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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300 OL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is 300 OL safe to buy?

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