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M300 ASA

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ASA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bot sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All suspension corroded

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,009 miles

Both rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 87,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 87,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 85,330 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 85,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 82,872 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating unable to complete emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 81,306 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

the automatic headlamp adjuster is broken

Pass 18 May 2019 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 22 May 2018 75,210 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 75,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,074 miles

oil leaking from dif

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,674 miles

dif seal leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dif seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear silencer connecting clamps deteriorated.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,260 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2009 53,306 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs corroded

some wear rear trailing arm bushs

Pass 28 May 2008 50,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,403 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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M300 ASA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M300 ASA, 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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M300 ASA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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