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R111 JUK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 JUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,018 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 51,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 50,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,026 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,460 miles

exhaust tail box retaining clamps fractured (exhaust secure)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,898 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 39,898 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,759 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,341 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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R111 JUK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R111 JUK, 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 R111 JUK registered?

R111 JUK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is R111 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 JUK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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