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2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 139,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 139,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 138,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine x sill x number of under covers fitted / slight lip on front discs / slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall / nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak / very slight mist n/s/f shock /

Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,501 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 136,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,127 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 119,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 112,366 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,366 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,247 miles

oil leaking from rear diff

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,247 miles

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

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

oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 104,465 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 96,075 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 96,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2010 94,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside mirror (glass) damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2010 94,004 miles

Nearside mirror (glass) damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2009 86,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,771 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs poor condition

front and rear pads low

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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NG53 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NG53 BMW, 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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NG53 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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