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AJ04 UBD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,627 mi
Last recorded180,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 180,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 180,627 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 168,451 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 168,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 158,671 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 157,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 155,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 154,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 152,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 152,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 146,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 146,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 143,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 134,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 134,683 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 127,645 miles

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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)

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

automatic head light ajuster broken

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 May 2014 124,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,821 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,536 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AJ04 UBD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AJ04 UBD, 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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AJ04 UBD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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