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M3 TRY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,046 mi
Last recorded82,046 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,660 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,663 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,663 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,403 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,227 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,190 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,356 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,545 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 27,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 TRY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRY, 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

How do I check the history of M3 TRY?

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What year was M3 TRY registered?

M3 TRY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is M3 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 TRY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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