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M3 EWF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 146,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 139,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 135,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 133,771 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine light on.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section.

N/S/F Outer sill area corroded.

O/S door step area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 16 May 2018 133,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine light on.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section.

N/S/F Outer sill area corroded.

O/S door step area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 16 May 2018 133,752 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine light on.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear section.

N/S/F Outer sill area corroded.

O/S Door step area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,523 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 108,747 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 98,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 89,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2012 84,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 84,951 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,052 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,657 miles

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)

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 EWF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

M3 EWF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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