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J55 DUL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,174 mi
Last recorded62,174 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 60,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 56,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,015 miles

Fuel cap sealing device leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2019 52,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 52,101 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 44,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres worn close to limits

front and rear disc worn to wear limits

Pass 13 May 2010 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,011 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,918 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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J55 DUL 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 78.9%.

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 J55 DUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J55 DUL registered?

J55 DUL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is J55 DUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 DUL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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