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M3 CBV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 69,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,075 miles

Rear Rear Exhaust Clamp corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,457 miles

Offside Front Head lamp leveling device has had a repair but is sufficient

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking ever so slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp going from centre to rear back box snapped but not leaking gas

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,747 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,661 miles

Advise both front tyres starting to perrish on outer edge.

Advise both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,503 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wipers worn

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,915 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 CBV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

M3 CBV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is M3 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CBV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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