2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · TOB 153S
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2004. Recorded mileage 115,294 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,294 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
TOB 153S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 115,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
TOB 153S Mileage History
- 22/07/2022112,357 mi
- 03/08/2023112,908 mi+551 mi
- 19/08/2024113,970 mi+1,062 mi
- 12/09/2025115,294 mi+1,324 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
TOB 153S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (TOB 153S) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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