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M3 NVT

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,118 mi
Last recorded105,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 88,896 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,489 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 86,457 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Petrol cap sealing washer splitting and perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 83,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 83,332 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 81,566 miles

Engine and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 78,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2016 78,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 72,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 68,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 65,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,637 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

vehicle fitted with under body plastic covers and plactick sida trims

Pass 22 May 2010 57,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,158 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 NVT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

M3 NVT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is M3 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NVT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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