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P70 TAB

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 TAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,825 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,312 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,544 miles

anti-jacking warning device.bracket broken.

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,295 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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P70 TAB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P70 TAB, 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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P70 TAB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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