2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 KPV
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/04/2004. Recorded mileage 73,091 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,091 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
M3 KPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 73,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
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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.
M3 KPV Mileage History
- 18/11/202167,506 mi
- 17/11/202269,144 mi+1,638 mi
- 15/11/202370,749 mi+1,605 mi
- 25/03/202572,015 mi+1,266 mi
- 17/04/202673,091 mi+1,076 mi
Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M3 KPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (M3 KPV) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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