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R14 PHO

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PHO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 96,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,418 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 94,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,446 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 92,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,464 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 855,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,767 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 79,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,365 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,859 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 62,502 miles

offside front tyre is worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2008 57,868 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,575 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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R14 PHO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R14 PHO, 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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R14 PHO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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