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M3 VMO

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,723 mi
Last recorded69,723 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,207 miles

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

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

hand brake high

offside front rack end ball joint has slight play

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 31 Aug 2010 19,205 miles

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

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

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

hand brake high

offside front rack end ball joint has slight play

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,249 miles

Both front tyres have inner wear.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,249 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front tyres have inner wear.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,296 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 VMO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

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

Is M3 VMO safe to buy?

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