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BB04 OMA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 OMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 82,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 70,162 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 55,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 28,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,774 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges, 255/35/zr19

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,578 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,901 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres have worn shoulders

offside rear tyre badly worn shoulders

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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BB04 OMA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BB04 OMA, 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 BB04 OMA registered?

BB04 OMA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BB04 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB04 OMA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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