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M300 MWW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 77,224 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (changed bulbs still not working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 9,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,444 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 MWW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

M300 MWW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2004.

Is M300 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 MWW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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