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BA04 EHC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,700 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,760 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,388 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,484 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,734 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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BA04 EHC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BA04 EHC, 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 BA04 EHC registered?

BA04 EHC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is BA04 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 EHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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