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M31 TNT

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,541 mi
Last recorded103,541 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TNT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 100,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,054 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,248 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 62,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 61,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,407 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 49,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,330 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,258 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,183 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 TNT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TNT, 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 TNT registered?

M31 TNT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is M31 TNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 TNT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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