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M3 OKN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,679 mi
Last recorded45,679 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 45,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 45,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 45,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 44,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 44,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,487 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,676 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)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear but not excessive yet

front brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre has slight outer wall damage

rear brakes 17% imbalance

Fail 6 Mar 2010 39,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear but not excessive yet

front brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre has slight outer wall damage

rear brakes 17% imbalance

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 20,542 miles

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

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

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

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 OKN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

M3 OKN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is M3 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OKN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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