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PAV 81

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,289 mi
Last recorded55,289 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 81
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,937 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,852 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,798 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,488 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 34,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,495 miles

Front brake discs show signs of wear

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,477 miles

engine undertray fitted

sill over covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,813 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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PAV 81 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PAV 81, 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 PAV 81 registered?

PAV 81 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is PAV 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAV 81 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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