CarVerify

Free Car Check

BM04 JAY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,722 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate loose

Offside Front disc back plate loose

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,918 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,377 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,710 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,694 miles

offside parking brake low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,841 miles

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BM04 JAY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JAY, 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

How do I check the history of BM04 JAY?

You can check the full history of BM04 JAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BM04 JAY registered?

BM04 JAY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BM04 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 JAY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM04 JAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BM04 JAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.