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M3 MUG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,499 mi
Last recorded108,499 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 108,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,688 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 105,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers Rod worn excessively and corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 87,892 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,892 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 84,234 miles

Arm to sensor on n/s/f suspension arm broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight binding in rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,208 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Off side front h/lamp aim adjusting arm bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,438 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side headlamp no kick up

Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

near side headlamp no kick up

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2010 59,970 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 59,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,971 miles

surface fractures on o/s and n/s front brake discs.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,891 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,401 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 MUG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MUG, 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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M3 MUG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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