2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 JYS
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 130,042 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M3 JYS Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 130,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 JYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (M3 JYS) between September 2007 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
M3 JYS Mileage History
- 27/09/200735,446 mi
- 24/09/200852,813 mi+17,367 mi
- 18/09/200961,421 mi+8,608 mi
- 01/09/201069,500 mi+8,079 mi
- 01/09/201069,501 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/201176,299 mi+6,798 mi
- 07/10/201176,300 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/201276,557 mi+257 mi
- 27/09/201384,929 mi+8,372 mi
- 03/10/201384,931 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/201490,491 mi+5,560 mi
- 29/10/201597,498 mi+7,007 mi
- 30/10/201597,498 mi
- 07/11/2016101,225 mi+3,727 mi
- 04/11/2017110,690 mi+9,465 mi
- 27/10/2018117,900 mi+7,210 mi
- 09/11/2019124,500 mi+6,600 mi
- 07/11/2020128,358 mi+3,858 mi
- 17/11/2021129,173 mi+815 mi
- 30/11/2022129,249 mi+76 mi
- 31/07/2024129,548 mi+299 mi
- 13/08/2025130,042 mi+494 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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