2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M31 CAK
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 133,363 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
M31 CAK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2023
- 133,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M31 CAK Mileage History
- 16/03/2022128,420 mi
- 13/03/2023133,363 mi+4,943 mi
Average of roughly 4,985 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M31 CAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (M31 CAK) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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