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J19 TDD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,654 mi
Last recorded150,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 TDD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 150,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 150,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 149,849 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 149,846 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 148,657 miles

all tyres are perished

Pass 23 Jun 2022 147,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 147,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 148,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 145,256 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 145,256 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 142,347 miles

Nearside Rear silencer brackets cracked /corroded.

propshaft rubber coupling cracking.

Pass 28 May 2015 139,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2014 135,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres below limit on edges (both)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,405 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes binding

Front discs worn and scored

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tred of both rear tyres worn on edge

Tred on both front tyres worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,999 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 21 May 2007 27,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,316 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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J19 TDD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J19 TDD, 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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J19 TDD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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