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2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 74,489 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 73,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,267 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 66,267 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 May 2017 64,952 miles

damage to front bumper

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2016 61,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 57,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 51,374 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,982 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)

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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F9 MAP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F9 MAP, 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 F9 MAP registered?

F9 MAP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is F9 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 MAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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