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BM04 DVR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 DVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 98,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,312 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

N/s/f & O/s/f tyres worn on shoulders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear metal exhaust clamps heavily corroded and cracked

Small nick in o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,302 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 29 Jul 2011 49,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,528 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,244 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside rear tyre valves splitting

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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BM04 DVR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BM04 DVR, 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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What year was BM04 DVR registered?

BM04 DVR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is BM04 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 DVR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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