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BM04 NOB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 NOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,533 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,831 miles

front pads wearing low- discs corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,909 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,343 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,409 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
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BM04 NOB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NOB, 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 BM04 NOB registered?

BM04 NOB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is BM04 NOB safe to buy?

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