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M300 JDH

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,614 mi
Last recorded103,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 JDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,614 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,900 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 102,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,667 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 102,667 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,464 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 102,462 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested leveling device broken. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated rear floor pan. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken from arm, (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,929 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255x35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2018 98,720 miles

Nearside 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)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255x35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,582 miles

cant check some underside components because of plastic undertrays

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,582 miles

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

cant check some underside components because of plastic undertrays

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,461 miles

Clamps from backbox To centre pipes on exhaust system are Corroding. still supporting.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Clamps from backbox To centre pipes on exhaust system are Corroding. still supporting.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,421 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,947 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,658 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 JDH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JDH, 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 JDH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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