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AD04 WEJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 WEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 117,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 102,999 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 102,997 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 101,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 100,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,472 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 97,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 97,532 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,987 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 82,440 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,344 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,519 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

front dsc sensor broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,694 miles

n/s rear tyre has been repaired on outer sidewall Tyre renewal advised

steering pump noisy

tyre pres.light on

Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre has been repaired on outer sidewall Tyre renewal advised

steering pump noisy

tyre pres.light on

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,346 miles

cuts to sidewalls o/s/f/o/s/r /n/s/f

n/s/f 4/5mm 235/35/zr19 conti sport contact

n/s/r on 3mm 255/35/19 michelin pilot

o/s/f 4/5mm

o/s/r on 4mm

power steering noisy

small chip in windscreen

tyre pressure light on

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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AD04 WEJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD04 WEJ, 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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AD04 WEJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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