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M300 EBM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 EBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 101,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,366 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,040 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,746 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 EBM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EBM, 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

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What year was M300 EBM registered?

M300 EBM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is M300 EBM safe to buy?

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