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M3 BDN

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 96,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 96,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 94,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 85,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,576 miles

Differential front pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2011 50,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,111 miles

off side steering arm has slight play

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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M3 BDN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M3 BDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 BDN registered?

M3 BDN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is M3 BDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BDN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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