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BC04 CZN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 141,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 108,023 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,360 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear back plate corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,536 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 73,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,296 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 39,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CZN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CZN, 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 BC04 CZN registered?

BC04 CZN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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