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M31 RMP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,154 mi
Last recorded120,154 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RMP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,154 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,705 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 115,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 113,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness on diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,328 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,327 miles

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)

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,415 miles

Rear exhaust clamp has cut on it (exhaust still secure).

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust clamp has cut on it (exhaust still secure).

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,645 miles

rear exhaust joint has broken attachment ring but system still secure

Pass 1 May 2014 92,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,403 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,402 miles

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

o/s steering rack arm inner balljoint has slight play.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,669 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,758 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 23,754 miles

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

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 RMP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 M31 RMP, 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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M31 RMP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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