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R4 VSE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 121,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,609 miles

Offside Front Slight cracking to outer sidewall

Slight condensation in headlamps

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,609 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Slight cracking to outer sidewall

Slight condensation in headlamps

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,344 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,402 miles

off side rear shocker slightly damp

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,037 miles

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

n/s/t fog lamp cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,037 miles

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

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

n/s/t fog lamp cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,378 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,044 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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R4 VSE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R4 VSE, 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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R4 VSE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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