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AY04 TXB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,211 mi
Last recorded123,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 119,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 110,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,266 miles

Brakepad warning light on

Chip in windscreen

OSF tyre slightly distorted

OSR tyre low in tread

Washer warning light on

n/s handbrake not working as well as o/s but overall pass

Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakepad warning light on

Chip in windscreen

OSF tyre slightly distorted

OSR tyre low in tread

Washer warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,658 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s handbrake effort lower than o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,440 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,877 miles

both door mirrors starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both door mirrors starting to deteriate

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,740 miles

front number plate is loose at one end

nearside front and offside front tyre treads are worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,695 miles

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

front number plate is loose at one end

nearside front and offside front tyre treads are worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2009 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,788 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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AY04 TXB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AY04 TXB, 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 AY04 TXB registered?

AY04 TXB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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