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EF04 USB

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,053 mi
Last recorded131,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 USB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,053 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,450 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2022 125,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing areas both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 121,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,947 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,323 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,390 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)

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

offside front tyre is perished and starting to split on inner wall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 45,248 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 45,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,103 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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EF04 USB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF04 USB, 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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EF04 USB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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