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JA04 LEG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 LEG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 64,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 59,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 56,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,820 miles

Advise h/brake is getting close to no reserve travel. advise to get checked and adjusted.

Pass 3 May 2012 49,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,837 miles

Advise front discs are both worn

Advise n/side front tyre is worn on the inside edge.

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer clamps cracked but secure

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,586 miles

both rear and off side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,419 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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JA04 LEG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JA04 LEG, 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 JA04 LEG registered?

JA04 LEG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is JA04 LEG safe to buy?

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