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V25 DRH

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 DRH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,506 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,687 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 3 Sep 2019 71,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,371 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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V25 DRH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V25 DRH, 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 V25 DRH registered?

V25 DRH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is V25 DRH safe to buy?

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