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2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 MUV

M3 MUV

2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 44,387 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2004 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
44,387 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a high roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistently clean record over the last five years. The most recent MOT test conducted on 27 August 2025 at 44,387 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This flawless streak across consecutive tests suggests that the vehicle has remained in a stable condition and that the mechanical and structural components are currently operating within DVSA tolerance parameters. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,018 miles per year. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the car covered only 1,120 miles, showing a very consistent and minimal usage rate of roughly 280 miles per annual interval. While this low mileage limits the wear on the drivetrain, engine, and brake components, the long intervals between use can sometimes mask issues related to age-degradation of rubber-based parts rather than mechanical friction wear. Despite the pristine MOT history, a buyer must prioritise an inspection of components affected by long-term stationary. A physical check should focus on cracking or perished suspension bushes, rubber boots, and tyres, which can dry out regardless of low mileage. The buyer should also inspect the brake calipers for corrosion or seized pistons, as infrequent use often leads to uneven wear. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes for corrosion remains essential to ensure that the low mileage has not hidden hidden environmental damage that a standard MOT test might overlook.

M3 MUV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
  • 44,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

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Recall Notice Outstanding

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for BMW M3

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M3 MUV Mileage History

  1. 23/08/202143,267 mi
  2. 30/08/202243,479 mi+212 mi
  3. 23/08/202343,768 mi+289 mi
  4. 27/08/202444,049 mi+281 mi
  5. 27/08/202544,387 mi+338 mi

Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M3 MUV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 21:32
MOT Analysis

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 MUV) between August 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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