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M3 MPH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,045 mi
Last recorded75,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel, weld repaired

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 75,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel, weld repaired

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 73,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,267 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,815 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 68,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,502 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,535 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,430 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cuts

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,102 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,374 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 MPH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MPH, 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 MPH registered?

M3 MPH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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