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M3 OVP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,077 miles

Cracking/tears to inner edges of rear tyres

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres on legal limit

Cracking/tears to inner edges of rear tyres

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,501 miles

Differential oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,745 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,891 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)

Pass 16 May 2007 2,266 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 OVP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

M3 OVP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is M3 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OVP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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