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M3 EOA

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 97,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,764 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,957 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,757 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 89,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,656 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 77,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EOA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EOA, 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 EOA registered?

M3 EOA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is M3 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EOA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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