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V24 MAR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,357 mi
Last recorded71,357 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV24 MAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 70,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 70,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 70,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 70,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,264 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,711 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front 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 exhaust box hanger half broken but still supporting exhaust

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front 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 exhaust box hanger half broken but still supporting exhaust

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,085 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 28,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,669 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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V24 MAR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V24 MAR, 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 V24 MAR registered?

V24 MAR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is V24 MAR safe to buy?

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