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M50 PBT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,420 mi
Last recorded107,420 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 PBT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 107,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 106,902 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2024 106,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 106,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 106,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 104,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,034 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 8 Jan 2019 102,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,062 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,815 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 97,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,411 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,803 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 59,799 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,950 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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M50 PBT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M50 PBT, 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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M50 PBT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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