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E4 DCM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,660 mi
Last recorded116,660 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 115,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,226 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,934 miles

Front both tyres worn

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

Offside Rear brake pipe is very corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,430 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 10 Mar 2016 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 88,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bottoms of hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,997 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,158 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 15 Mar 2011 66,757 miles

Front brake discs not fitted to manufacturers instructions

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,397 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 58,488 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 58,488 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,908 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN LOW. RECOMMEND BRAKE SERVICE CHECK.

Pass 18 May 2007 33,386 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 33,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,610 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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E4 DCM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E4 DCM, 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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E4 DCM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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