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M3 OEC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,937 miles

ALL Tyres perished in tread

fuel cap sealing ring perished still provides sealing effect

Pass 21 May 2017 50,176 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 47,867 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 41,615 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 39,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 4,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 4,864 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 OEC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OEC, 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

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What year was M3 OEC registered?

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

Is M3 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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