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N4 TJB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 TJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 102,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 101,435 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,744 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,376 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 55,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,430 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,636 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,947 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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N4 TJB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N4 TJB, 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 N4 TJB registered?

N4 TJB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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