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M31 VRT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,231 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 13 May 2024 100,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 100,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 98,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 96,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 94,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 91,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 90,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,081 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 60,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 49,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 45,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 40,307 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 37,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from offside rear appears to be from inside hand brake drum

offside front shock absorber gaitor damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp broken

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 VRT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

M31 VRT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is M31 VRT safe to buy?

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