2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · EU04 BLJ
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15/04/2004. Recorded mileage 93,483 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
EU04 BLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 93,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EU04 BLJ Mileage History
- 04/10/202192,920 mi
- 14/03/202493,171 mi+251 mi
- 31/03/202593,477 mi+306 mi
- 26/02/202693,483 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EU04 BLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (EU04 BLJ) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EU04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EU04BLJ.
HONDA
CR-V
YAMAHA
TZR 50
KTM
640 LC4-E
KTM
450 EXC
HUSQVARNA
WR125
SACHS
ROADSTER
FIAT
DUCATO
PORSCHE
911
YAMAHA
WR250F
YAMAHA
WR
FORD
TRANSIT
KTM
200 EXC