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A6 OPG

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,603 mi
Last recorded113,603 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OPG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 113,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out All Braking And Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 112,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all three rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light, water in lens

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2023 112,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all three rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light, water in lens

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses steel ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively deteriorated corroded slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,880 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to backbox clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,492 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S and N/S slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to backbox (clamps) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,112 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,107 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

oil leak pressure valve on side of block

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,530 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges bald (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,377 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded & snapped (not leaking)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded & snapped (not leaking)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 73,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,092 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,728 miles

rear brake discs slightly coroded

rear exhaust clamps cracked

slight free play in offside differential bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 54,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake discs slightly coroded

rear exhaust clamps cracked

slight free play in offside differential bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,418 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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A6 OPG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 OPG, 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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A6 OPG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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