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OV04 WPE

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,427 mi
Last recorded35,427 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 WPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,427 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 35,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rea box clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff: seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 35,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Excessive play in shockabsorber (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Rea box clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff: seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 34,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,684 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 34,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 34,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Hub bush slight play

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Pass 10 May 2019 33,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 9 May 2019 33,633 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,007 miles

Front tyres bald/worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear slight play in outer/lower bush

Offside Front tyre 3mm centre

Pass 16 May 2017 31,505 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 May 2017 31,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,673 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)

windscreen washers leaking?

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,883 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)

rear brake hose ferrules rusted.brake calipers surface rusted,,

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,843 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,843 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 22,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,341 miles

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

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 WPE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV04 WPE, 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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OV04 WPE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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