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M3 WRV

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 WRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 79,868 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2025 79,868 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024 79,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,315 miles

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Jun 2023 79,315 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,010 miles

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter and pipes

movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint Borderline

Fail 1 Feb 2018 79,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter and pipes

movement in o/s/f bottom ball joint Borderline

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,015 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,012 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt up right link rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (4.1.D.4)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 65,656 miles

P.A.S pipe is oily

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Boot lock/latch loose

N/s front & n/s rear tyre-walls are damaged

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,656 miles

................ Thanx 4visiting us ..........

Boot lock/latch loose

N/s front & n/s rear tyre-walls are damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

P.A.S pipe is oily

Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 61,635 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,763 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,553 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,341 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 WRV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

M3 WRV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is M3 WRV safe to buy?

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