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ADS 3R

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,850 mi
Last recorded67,850 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADS 3R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,555 miles

Both front Brake discs and pads worn

Rear Exhaust silencer joining flange clamps broken

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,555 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front Brake discs and pads worn

Rear Exhaust silencer joining flange clamps broken

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,896 miles

rear exhaust box clamps cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,847 miles

all four road tyres wearing on outer edges offside are the lowest

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,293 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged,not exposing cords.

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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ADS 3R is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ADS 3R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADS 3R registered?

ADS 3R is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is ADS 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADS 3R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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