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NV04 JAS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,463 mi
Last recorded63,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 JAS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 61,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 58,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,080 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 29 Mar 2022 55,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,929 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 47,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 44,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,331 miles

exhaust mid to back box joint corroded and bracket cracked but not blowing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,982 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,982 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,973 miles

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

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

both front side windows tinted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,540 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 24 Jun 2010 33,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,199 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,199 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,126 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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NV04 JAS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV04 JAS, 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 NV04 JAS registered?

NV04 JAS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is NV04 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV04 JAS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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