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M3 ONG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,108 mi
Last recorded138,108 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ONG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 136,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 129,982 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,584 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 107,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,711 miles

both rear main brake pipes at rear near flexis starting to corrode

o/s/r diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,377 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,132 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 53,057 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,488 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 ONG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

M3 ONG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is M3 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 ONG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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