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M3 OVU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,688 mi
Last recorded80,688 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,688 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipes beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Nearside Rear little effort recorded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,970 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 74,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 70,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,394 miles

Nearside Front side repeater starting to show white light

osf brake pipe corroded

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,918 miles

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

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 OVU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

M3 OVU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is M3 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OVU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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