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BJ04 URA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 URA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,492 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 113,491 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 109,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,426 miles

Nearside Number plate cover missing

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

all brake disc's corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Number plate cover missing

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

all brake disc's corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,961 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,202 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamps deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer clamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,038 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper split and smear

Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front wiper split and smear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,891 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,330 miles

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

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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BJ04 URA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ04 URA, 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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BJ04 URA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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