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F23 JMH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

109,877 mi
Last recorded109,877 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 JMH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 104,134 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,348 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 95,348 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 93,670 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn fuel cap seal cracked (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,307 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 71,307 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 11 Feb 2013 65,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,515 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,033 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 46,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,408 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 40,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,863 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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F23 JMH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 F23 JMH, 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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What year was F23 JMH registered?

F23 JMH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is F23 JMH safe to buy?

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