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D5 PRH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,471 mi
Last recorded99,471 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 PRH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,896 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,491 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

brake pad light on

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,478 miles

Centre Front no reserve travel

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,478 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front no reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,497 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,496 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,621 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,006 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,964 miles

brake fluid level down slightly.

front inner pads appear to be getting low.

slight lip on front brake discs.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 38,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level down slightly.

front inner pads appear to be getting low.

slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,812 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

under body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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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D5 PRH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D5 PRH, 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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D5 PRH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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