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MJ04 JKU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 131,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,210 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,802 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perishing

front section of front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

raer anti roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,872 miles

front tyres slight worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,376 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 119,769 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,415 miles

NSF wear sensor wire not in place and fixed out of way.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,415 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle refilled but level falls due to leak from reservoir. (8.2.3)

NSF wear sensor wire not in place and fixed out of way.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Re-adjusted correctly (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to wear low. OSR outer pad wearing to approx 2.0mm max (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyre inner section wearing low. 2.0/2.5mm avg max left. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,661 miles

Front both front tyres worn badly on inside edge 225/40/19

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,848 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 71,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,458 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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MJ04 JKU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ04 JKU, 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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MJ04 JKU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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