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BC04 AHG

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,093 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 85,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,071 miles

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

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

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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BC04 AHG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BC04 AHG, 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

How do I check the history of BC04 AHG?

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What year was BC04 AHG registered?

BC04 AHG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is BC04 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 AHG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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