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A1 PDY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,816 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 36,279 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,001 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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A1 PDY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 PDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 PDY registered?

A1 PDY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is A1 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PDY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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