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P3 DBO

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,737 mi
Last recorded106,737 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 DBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,737 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,629 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidwall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,735 miles

slight oil leak from diff area

Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak from diff area

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,111 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r handbrake slightly less effiscient than o/s

o/s/f mirror glass deteriorating

unable to fully inspect brakes and pipes due to plastic trims and covers

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,953 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 58,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,555 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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P3 DBO 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 87%.

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 P3 DBO, 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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P3 DBO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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