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E18 AMT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,972 mi
Last recorded101,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 AMT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,972 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 101,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,509 miles

no back seat cannot check seat belts

Fail 29 Oct 2016 85,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no back seat cannot check seat belts

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,163 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear clamp broken

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,015 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f light lense cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f light lense cracked

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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E18 AMT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E18 AMT, 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 E18 AMT registered?

E18 AMT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is E18 AMT safe to buy?

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