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JEO 17A

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEO 17A
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 110,623 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 110,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,478 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 106,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,496 miles

side wall damage near/side front tyre not through to cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,120 miles

front tyre edges low

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front tyre edges low

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,997 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,114 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge almost to cords.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,434 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,952 miles

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,355 miles

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

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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JEO 17A is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JEO 17A, 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 JEO 17A registered?

JEO 17A is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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