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M31 NDR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 69,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undersealed

Pass 22 May 2023 69,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,664 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)

both rear exhaust clamps that join rear silencer are broke recommend being repaired

Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

both rear exhaust clamps that join rear silencer are broke recommend being repaired

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp slow to warm up

rear silencer clamps in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,028 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,345 miles

near side rear tyre tread getting low

slight play offside front inner track rod

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,113 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,876 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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M31 NDR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M31 NDR, 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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What year was M31 NDR registered?

M31 NDR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for M31 NDR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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