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M3 VDS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,085 mi
Last recorded154,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 154,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 152,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 151,766 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2022 150,455 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,077 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 148,077 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 141,098 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both rear drop links broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,221 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 132,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,780 miles

Nearside rear tail lamp LEDs out (Borderline fail)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (borderline fail)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,477 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,366 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,833 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2007 52,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,170 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 VDS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDS, 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 VDS registered?

M3 VDS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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