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M300 RAC

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 141,126 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 135,527 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 133,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,246 miles

offside front wheel arch inner cover missing.

Fail 27 May 2015 58,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel arch inner cover missing.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,612 miles

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

rear diff damp/leaking

Pass 30 May 2012 52,077 miles

Fuel cap has slight cracking to outer part of seal

o/s/r driveshaft output seal has slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,653 miles

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

o/s/r drive shaft worn, diff end

Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,258 miles

front number plate slightly damaged o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,243 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 RAC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver 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 RAC, 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 RAC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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