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V700 NCE

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,336 mi
Last recorded58,336 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 NCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,336 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 58,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 58,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,954 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,692 miles

Front Tyres feathered on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,422 miles

Front Both tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,054 miles

Front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,983 miles

Front tyres feathered on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,396 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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V700 NCE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver 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 V700 NCE, 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

How do I check the history of V700 NCE?

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What year was V700 NCE registered?

V700 NCE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is V700 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 NCE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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