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M111 BMO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 BMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 139,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effiency only just met

Pass 9 Nov 2024 139,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 139,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides ( bushes missing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 138,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 138,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 134,630 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 134,620 miles

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wheel rubbing on full lock

Pass 12 Jun 2021 132,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe just before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 132,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe just before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 128,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,424 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,182 miles

Front top spring mounts stiff

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,224 miles

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

Front suspension modified and slight knocking from n/s front

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front suspension modified and slight knocking from n/s front

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hazards lights flashing slightly quickly

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 102,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,559 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight damage to screen

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,778 miles

REAR DISK SCORED AND FRONT DISK SCORED.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,500 miles

Advise exhaust rear silencer has a fractured joint clamp but is still secure.

Advise hand brake only just meets requirements.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,277 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both Rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges. Close to limit.

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Slight imbalance on handbrake.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,277 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both Rear tyres worn on both inner and outer edges. Close to limit.

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

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

Slight imbalance on handbrake.

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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M111 BMO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M111 BMO, 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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M111 BMO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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