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EG04 UAR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 147,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 145,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack piont slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack piont corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 125,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 111,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,691 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 100,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 85,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 75,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 67,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 62,028 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 60,981 miles

damage front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyre tread slightly damaged

scratchs on body

Fail 6 Apr 2012 60,981 miles

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

damage front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyre tread slightly damaged

scratchs on body

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,979 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,394 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,693 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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EG04 UAR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EG04 UAR, 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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EG04 UAR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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