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M111 EOU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 EOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,404 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror class cracked

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 108,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 107,633 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,519 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,656 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,362 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,078 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,749 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)

front height sensor broken

rear silencer clamps and bolts heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,114 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,093 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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M111 EOU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M111 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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