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M3 NVM

2004 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 81,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,151 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,145 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,197 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,339 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,343 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 NVM is a 2004 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

M3 NVM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is M3 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NVM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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