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EO04 NKN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,156 mi
Last recorded98,156 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line leading to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,680 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,407 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,183 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,385 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,772 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,870 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,095 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,825 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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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EO04 NKN 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 89.5%.

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 EO04 NKN, 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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EO04 NKN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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