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E8 MPH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,785 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,492 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,325 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,314 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 65,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2010 52,335 miles

brake pad warning light on o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,253 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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E8 MPH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E8 MPH, 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 E8 MPH registered?

E8 MPH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is E8 MPH safe to buy?

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