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B8 OKK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,860 mi
Last recorded128,860 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 125,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,977 miles

Rear diff has oil leak / oil residue

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak / oil residue around diff and drive shaft area

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil Residue around diff and drive shaft

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,865 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,203 miles

gearbox mounts weak.

o/s exhaust mount weak .

rear arm bushes weak.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

gearbox mounts weak.

o/s exhaust mount weak .

rear arm bushes weak.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

small splits present in fuel cap sealing washer

Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,700 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounting flanges cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2014 79,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,959 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,899 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,654 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,654 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 24,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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B8 OKK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B8 OKK, 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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B8 OKK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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