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M3 BRK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,610 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 108,927 miles

Front brake discs cracking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 106,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs cracking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,211 miles

Both rear tyres close to limits

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,182 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limits

Offside front tyre worn and edges

Pass 9 May 2019 105,524 miles

All four tyres very close to limits

Pass 14 May 2018 104,265 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2018 104,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 X Front to Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2017 100,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 94,339 miles

All other brake pipes pitted

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)

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 May 2016 94,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All other brake pipes pitted

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,781 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,676 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,699 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

fuel tank cap seal perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is bald on both the inner and outer edges

offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge and low on the inner

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,643 miles

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

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

nearside & offside rear tyre treads near limit

Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,643 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

nearside & offside rear tyre treads near limit

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,345 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,748 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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M3 BRK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M3 BRK, 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 M3 BRK registered?

M3 BRK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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