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R40 PRA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

104,707 mi
Last recorded104,707 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 PRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,301 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 102,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' offside bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,408 miles

TPM warning lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,325 miles

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

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

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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R40 PRA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R40 PRA, 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 R40 PRA registered?

R40 PRA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is R40 PRA safe to buy?

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