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B3 BWJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,559 mi
Last recorded91,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,892 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,287 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both headlamps have no kick-up

n/s wiper deteriorated/streaky

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have no kick-up

n/s wiper deteriorated/streaky

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,264 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 30 Oct 2012 54,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,201 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs scored

Fail 31 May 2011 39,201 miles

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs scored

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,556 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres have cuts to the inner side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 28,543 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,441 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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B3 BWJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B3 BWJ, 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 B3 BWJ registered?

B3 BWJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is B3 BWJ safe to buy?

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