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M3 CBJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 82,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 79,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,261 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 71,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,549 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,028 miles

Left and right rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,036 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,036 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,118 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 CBJ 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 87%.

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 CBJ, 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 CBJ registered?

M3 CBJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is M3 CBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CBJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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