2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · OV04 EJZ
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2004. Recorded mileage 108,203 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,203 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
OV04 EJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 108,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
OV04 EJZ Mileage History
- 06/01/202399,096 mi
- 11/01/2024101,682 mi+2,586 mi
- 04/04/2025105,017 mi+3,335 mi
- 04/04/2025105,033 mi+16 mi
- 23/03/2026108,203 mi+3,170 mi
Average of roughly 2,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV04 EJZ 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 (OV04 EJZ) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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