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M300 DSW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 64,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted wearable material has come adrift from backing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Jul 2013 38,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,381 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 25 Jul 2009 24,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,680 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 DSW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M300 DSW, 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

How do I check the history of M300 DSW?

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What year was M300 DSW registered?

M300 DSW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is M300 DSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DSW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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