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M3 OCU

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,295 mi
Last recorded38,295 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 38,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 37,565 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 37,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 36,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,227 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,046 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,789 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 OCU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M3 OCU?

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What year was M3 OCU registered?

M3 OCU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is M3 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OCU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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