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AKZ 466

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 466
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 105,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,698 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,243 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,334 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,022 miles

rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,463 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 72,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,891 miles

offside front and both rear tyres approaching wear markers

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,778 miles

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to covers

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to covers

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,150 miles

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

front side repeaters have condensation

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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AKZ 466 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AKZ 466, 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 AKZ 466 registered?

AKZ 466 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is AKZ 466 safe to buy?

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