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R80 JPD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 JPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,714 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,835 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,014 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 Nov 2020 88,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 23 Aug 2017 81,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,186 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap o-ring perishing

offside front steering inner rack joint slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap o-ring perishing

offside front steering inner rack joint slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,757 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rearexhaust clamp cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,719 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

rearexhaust clamp cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,747 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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R80 JPD 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 79.2%.

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 R80 JPD, 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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R80 JPD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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