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M3 MLR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 2 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,908 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,932 miles

Both front track rods and ends corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR tyre on 3mm of tread

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,812 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 2 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 71,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,136 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,411 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,409 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,936 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 2 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,764 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 2 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 2 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 1 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 1 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 1 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 1 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1 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 MLR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MLR, 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 MLR registered?

M3 MLR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is M3 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MLR shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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