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N18 JJE

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 JJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 79,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,536 miles

Both wing mirrors slightly loose

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both wing mirrors slightly loose

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,060 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,060 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,903 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,395 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,296 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,612 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,930 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn edges

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,793 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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N18 JJE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N18 JJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N18 JJE registered?

N18 JJE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is N18 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 JJE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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