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M3 OSW

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,532 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 104,231 miles

Front brake flexi hoses not fitted in strut mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff oil leak?

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 1 May 2025 104,215 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside at time of test were flashing led (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front brake flexi hoses not fitted in strut mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff oil leak?

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 May 2024 103,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,646 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))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,619 miles

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

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

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 3 Feb 2018 98,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,324 miles

Oil leak diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,118 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,266 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,670 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 OSW 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

M3 OSW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M3 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OSW 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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