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OV04 CME

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,500 mi
Last recorded33,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 33,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,795 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,631 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 16,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,463 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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OV04 CME 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 88.9%.

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 OV04 CME, 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 OV04 CME registered?

OV04 CME is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is OV04 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 CME shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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