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313 D

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,888 mi
Last recorded68,888 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration313 D
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,560 miles

Head lamp washers not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,455 miles

Headlight washers not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 68,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlight washers not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,616 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,356 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

petrol fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

condensation in offside headlamp unit

petrol fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mirror slightly insecure and the glass is starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with side skirts and a engine under tray obscuring the view of some components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.71mm also cut on outer sidewall but not exposing cord or ply 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mirror slightly insecure and the glass is starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle fitted with side skirts and a engine under tray obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.75mm also badly worn on inner edge but not exposing cord or ply 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

top covers ,under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight play on inner steering rack

top covers ,under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,991 miles

o/s tie rod end worn

rear exhaust clamp broken/incomplete (just acceptable)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,984 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s tie rod end worn

rear exhaust clamp broken/incomplete (just acceptable)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,995 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

diff seal leak

nsf tyre wall damaged inside

washer bottle leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust bracket broken

diff seal leak

nsf tyre wall damaged inside

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,996 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 40,996 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,886 miles

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

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

front and rear letter m. on both number plates wrong font but meets m.o.t. requirements

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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313 D is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 313 D, 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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313 D is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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