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W11 DOW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 DOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 92,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,239 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,224 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 12 May 2021 91,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 91,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2018 90,770 miles

Various modified parts

Pass 6 May 2017 89,729 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 87,421 miles

Rear corrosion to exhaust

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 79,329 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,626 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,854 miles

rear pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,694 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,629 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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W11 DOW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W11 DOW, 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 W11 DOW registered?

W11 DOW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is W11 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 DOW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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