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AG04 PWJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 PWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 104,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,314 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,646 miles

Both rear tyres BALD on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,380 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,053 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear inner pads appear low

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,363 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 52,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,422 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,140 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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AG04 PWJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AG04 PWJ, 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 AG04 PWJ registered?

AG04 PWJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is AG04 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG04 PWJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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