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JDR 3P

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDR 3P
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,452 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,441 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,314 miles

adv-nsf fog lamp glass cracked.

adv-osf mirror head slightly loose.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,352 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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JDR 3P is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JDR 3P, 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 JDR 3P registered?

JDR 3P is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is JDR 3P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDR 3P shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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