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AKM 41H

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKM 41H
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,736 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 118,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,601 miles

underbody and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2020 115,293 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 115,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 111,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,000 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 3 Sep 2015 103,858 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,675 miles

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

Disks scored and corroded needs attantion

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,996 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,996 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty. slight marks on windsreen.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,957 miles

Handbrake is out of balance

Oil leak from differential nearside

Power steering is noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,209 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight smear from wipers still clears screen

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 26,450 miles

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

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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AKM 41H is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AKM 41H, 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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AKM 41H is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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