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J29 CUR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 CUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 99,139 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 99,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits h c reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective front n/s outer track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 94,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,307 miles

225/40/ZR19/93WXL. 255/35/ZR19/96Y. OF 7 OR 3 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Height switch broken. O/S/F.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,307 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

225/40/ZR19/93WXL. 255/35/ZR19/96Y. OF 7 OR 3 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Brake disc surfaces corroded.

Height switch broken. O/S/F.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,526 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 49,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,054 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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J29 CUR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J29 CUR, 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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J29 CUR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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