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BJ04 VFW

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,589 mi
Last recorded47,589 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,245 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,245 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers poor

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

wipers poor

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,333 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 28,333 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,879 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,237 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 Aug 2007 9,956 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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BJ04 VFW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 BJ04 VFW, 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 BJ04 VFW registered?

BJ04 VFW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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