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J8 VRJ

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 83,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,790 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,786 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 69,386 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not of a depth to reach cords

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not of a depth to reach cords

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,249 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,523 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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J8 VRJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J8 VRJ, 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 J8 VRJ registered?

J8 VRJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is J8 VRJ safe to buy?

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