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M3 EYM

2004 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,323 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side + Off side front inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side + Off side front inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,757 miles

Rear oil on differential

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,949 miles

Damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,142 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 22 Oct 2016 39,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,283 miles

Nearside Front part of wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front part of wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

near side rear tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

off side front tyre low inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on minimum

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,179 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,064 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,378 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 EYM is a 2004 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

M3 EYM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is M3 EYM safe to buy?

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