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V31 BLU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 BLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,147 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,027 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,935 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 60,931 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 60,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,894 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1) Engine management light on.

2) N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2008 36,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,837 miles

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

1) Small cut on N/S/F Inner tyre wall.

2) All tyres showing signs of wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,861 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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V31 BLU 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 V31 BLU, 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 V31 BLU registered?

V31 BLU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is V31 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 BLU 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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