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A9 NTB

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NTB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 114,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,550 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 112,491 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,383 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 112,012 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 111,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 110,845 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,000 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 82,153 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,289 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 26,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,380 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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A9 NTB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A9 NTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 NTB registered?

A9 NTB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is A9 NTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 NTB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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