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MAX 11J

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAX 11J
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 113,899 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 30 Apr 2025 98,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,879 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,452 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,446 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 89,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2017 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 81,635 miles

225 40 zr 19 93 y xl front

255 35 zr 19 96 y xl rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres have uneven wear

the osr tyre has very bad wear on the inner edge strong advisory

the tpms light is displayed

Pass 27 May 2014 72,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 72,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 63,969 miles

225 40 zr 19 93 y xl front

255 35 zr 19 96 y xl rear

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear on the edges

osr tyre has very bad wear on the inner edge

Fail 25 May 2013 63,969 miles

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

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

225 40 zr 19 93 y xl front

255 35 zr 19 96 y xl rear

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear on the edges

osr tyre has very bad wear on the inner edge

Fail 23 May 2012 55,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pads required soon

headlamp self leveling switchrod broken

Pass 23 May 2012 55,417 miles

front and rear brake pads required soon

headlamp self leveling switchrod broken

Pass 25 May 2011 46,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres worn to 1.6mm of tread and immediate replacement is advised. 255/35ZR19 Conti Sport Contact M3.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear tyres worn to 1.6mm of tread and immediate replacement is advised. 255/35ZR19 Conti Sport Contact M3.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,449 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim,damage to nsr sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,289 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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MAX 11J is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MAX 11J, 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 MAX 11J registered?

MAX 11J is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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