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M3 FVJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,644 mi
Last recorded111,644 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 108,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 107,938 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 107,918 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front disc backing plate loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 107,891 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front disc backing plate loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,028 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 92,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,605 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,365 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 32,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,554 miles

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

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 FVJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

M3 FVJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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