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M3UMC

Bmw M3

2004 · Red · Petrol · 3,246 cc

Report date: 9 Oct 2026

Tax

Not checked

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MOT

Valid

Expires 24 Jun 2027

Last mileage

75,490 mi

25 Jun 2026

Recalls

Outstanding

General information

Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine capacity
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First registered
14 May 2004
Vehicle age
22 years, 4 months
Outstanding safety recall
Yes

MOT history

MOT expiry date
24 Jun 2027
MOT pass rate
81 %
MOT passed
21
Failed MOT tests
5
Total advice items
23
Total items failed
16
MOT #2625 Jun 2026
MOT test number
387604548984
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
75,490 miles
Next expiry date
24 Jun 2027
MOT #2526 Mar 2025
MOT test number
193990349760
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
74,340 miles
Next expiry date
30 Mar 2026
MOT #2425 Mar 2024
MOT test number
772521875534
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
73,806 miles
Next expiry date
30 Mar 2025
MOT #2323 Mar 2023
MOT test number
784316473265
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
73,715 miles
Next expiry date
30 Mar 2024
MOT #2231 Mar 2022
MOT test number
861030724133
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
73,195 miles
Next expiry date
30 Mar 2023
  • ADVISORYRear both rear exhaust flanges cracked at rear box
MOT #2118 Mar 2022
MOT test number
175720799735
Result
✕ Failed
Mileage
73,194 miles
  • MAJORBonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch not operating (3.1 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led light faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led fault on lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led lamp faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
  • MAJORParking brake inoperative on one side n/s hand brake and o/s low (1.4.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted /worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear both rear exhaust flanges cracked at rear box
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MOT #2016 Mar 2021
MOT test number
715105178782
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
73,180 miles
Next expiry date
18 Mar 2022
MOT #1919 Mar 2020
MOT test number
155524937445
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
72,711 miles
Next expiry date
18 Mar 2021
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #1816 Mar 2020
MOT test number
702584928487
Result
✕ Failed
Mileage
72,709 miles
  • MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MAJORHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken from suspension (4.1.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #1711 Mar 2019
MOT test number
787595296163
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
72,165 miles
Next expiry date
17 Mar 2020
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #1615 Mar 2018
MOT test number
956648956305
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
71,234 miles
Next expiry date
17 Mar 2019
MOT #1517 Mar 2017
MOT test number
579917804536
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
70,102 miles
Next expiry date
17 Mar 2018
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear both rear tyres wearing on inside edge
MOT #1414 Mar 2016
MOT test number
839821673010
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
69,290 miles
Next expiry date
17 Mar 2017
MOT #137 Mar 2016
MOT test number
546258006754
Result
✕ Failed
Mileage
69,289 miles
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
MOT #1218 Mar 2015
MOT test number
507887375064
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
67,233 miles
Next expiry date
17 Mar 2016
MOT #116 Mar 2015
MOT test number
406455465032
Result
✕ Failed
Mileage
67,227 miles
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #1010 Mar 2014
MOT test number
706789764066
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
64,562 miles
Next expiry date
9 Mar 2015
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOT #919 Sep 2013
MOT test number
335432863218
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
64,090 miles
Next expiry date
18 Sep 2014
MOT #819 Sep 2013
MOT test number
707332063261
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
64,090 miles
Next expiry date
18 Sep 2014
MOT #717 Jun 2013
MOT test number
536338863102
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
64,033 miles
Next expiry date
16 Jun 2014
MOT #66 Oct 2011
MOT test number
715809271286
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
59,475 miles
Next expiry date
5 Oct 2012
MOT #529 May 2010
MOT test number
112889540163
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
47,821 miles
Next expiry date
28 May 2011
MOT #414 May 2009
MOT test number
312204439181
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
41,928 miles
Next expiry date
16 May 2010
MOT #317 May 2008
MOT test number
601988838111
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
34,426 miles
Next expiry date
16 May 2009
MOT #227 Apr 2007
MOT test number
804237417163
Result
✓ Passed
Mileage
25,036 miles
Next expiry date
14 May 2008
MOT #127 Apr 2007
MOT test number
220377217498
Result
✕ Failed
Mileage
25,036 miles
  • FAILFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  • FAILRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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MOT status
Valid
MOT expiry date
24 Jun 2027
MOT days left
258 days
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Mileage check

Odometer
In miles
Mileage registrations
24
First mileage registration
27 Apr 2007
Last registration
25 Jun 2026
Latest reading
75,490 mi
Average per year
2,633 mi
Mileage verdict
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  1. Registration #127 Apr 200725,036 mi
  2. Registration #217 May 200834,426 mi
  3. Registration #314 May 200941,928 mi
  4. Registration #429 May 201047,821 mi
  5. Registration #56 Oct 201159,475 mi
  6. Registration #617 Jun 201364,033 mi
  7. Registration #719 Sep 201364,090 mi
  8. Registration #810 Mar 201464,562 mi
  9. Registration #96 Mar 201567,227 mi
  10. Registration #1018 Mar 201567,233 mi
  11. Registration #117 Mar 201669,289 mi
  12. Registration #1214 Mar 201669,290 mi
  13. Registration #1317 Mar 201770,102 mi
  14. Registration #1415 Mar 201871,234 mi
  15. Registration #1511 Mar 201972,165 mi
  16. Registration #1616 Mar 202072,709 mi
  17. Registration #1719 Mar 202072,711 mi
  18. Registration #1816 Mar 202173,180 mi
  19. Registration #1918 Mar 202273,194 mi
  20. Registration #2031 Mar 202273,195 mi
  21. Registration #2123 Mar 202373,715 mi
  22. Registration #2225 Mar 202473,806 mi
  23. Registration #2326 Mar 202574,340 mi
  24. Registration #2425 Jun 202675,490 mi

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MOT history, mileage and vehicle details come from the DVSA and are used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The report shows the records held on 9 Oct 2026, and records can change afterwards. Always inspect the vehicle and its V5C logbook before you buy. Vehicle Check Online is an independent service and is not affiliated with the DVSA, the DVLA or GOV.UK.