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M3 PBK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,408 mi
Last recorded52,408 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 52,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,302 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 8 Mar 2018 48,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,228 miles

Nearside Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2017 48,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silemcer rear cracked at welds (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 7 Mar 2011 23,296 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,950 miles

advise tyre wall n/s/f

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 5,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,980 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 PBK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PBK, 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 PBK registered?

M3 PBK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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