2004 BMW M3 0.3L Petrol · J26 GBA
2004 BMW M3 (0.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 107,372 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 292cc
J26 GBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2024
- 107,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
J26 GBA Mileage History
- 04/06/2022106,653 mi
- 10/06/2023106,976 mi+323 mi
- 08/06/2024107,372 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J26 GBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (J26 GBA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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