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AO04 ZKZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZKZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,143 miles

both rear tyres low

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor cracked by n/s/r subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,794 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 13 Nov 2012 83,669 miles

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

Rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,572 miles

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

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

slight movement in both inner rack joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2010 58,142 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,656 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,575 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)

undertray

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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AO04 ZKZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO04 ZKZ, 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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What year was AO04 ZKZ registered?

AO04 ZKZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AO04 ZKZ safe to buy?

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