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R88 ERY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ERY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 74,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,722 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 45,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 33,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,908 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 22,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 22,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,715 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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R88 ERY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R88 ERY, 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 R88 ERY registered?

R88 ERY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is R88 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 ERY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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