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TJS 32V

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJS 32V
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 93,570 miles

Central Front washers supplied just sufficient fluid to windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,331 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear at flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (clamp from centre pipe to silencer missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2023 92,428 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (clamp from centre pipe to silencer missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undetrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,282 miles

parking brake only just met required performance

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,380 miles

Front brake pads APPROX. 60% worn.

Near-side rear tyre worn close to tread-wear indicators.

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

Pass 23 May 2011 58,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,216 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust back box bracket cracked but system still secure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,104 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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TJS 32V is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TJS 32V, 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 TJS 32V registered?

TJS 32V is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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