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T18 MCV

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,216 mi
Last recorded91,216 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 MCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 91,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 87,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 84,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 83,154 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 81,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 78,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2018 78,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + BOLD FROM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,041 miles

all tyres near limit

Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres near limit

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 27,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 22,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,675 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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T18 MCV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red 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 T18 MCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T18 MCV registered?

T18 MCV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is T18 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 MCV 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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