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V4 ALM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 ALM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,517 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Dec 2024 84,517 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,566 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 81,602 miles

front fog lamps not working

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,567 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 80,562 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire fouling roadwheel

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,176 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear differential seals

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,582 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,553 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Front wiper blade not clearly screen properly

Offside Front inner rack end has play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,706 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box flange clamps corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,269 miles

Front tyres almost bald on outer edges.

Rear brakes noisey.

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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V4 ALM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V4 ALM, 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 V4 ALM registered?

V4 ALM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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