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R27 JAL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 JAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,588 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,981 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 99,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 96,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 95,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 93,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 79,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,521 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 69,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 69,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,869 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 60,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,036 miles

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD. MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 255/35/ZR19Y

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,669 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW 3MM

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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R27 JAL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R27 JAL, 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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What year was R27 JAL registered?

R27 JAL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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