2004 BMW M33.2L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2004 BMW M3 — Petrol, 3246cc. This vehicle has 143,632 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2004, this BMW M3 with plate BK54 APY has undergone 3 MOT inspections since May 2024.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 67% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 1 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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