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BLA 155E

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 155E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 96,204 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2020 96,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,214 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,212 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the rear exhaust clamps are corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 82,522 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,883 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,567 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

offside front suspension height sensor insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

offside front suspension height sensor insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2010 61,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BLA 155E is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BLA 155E, 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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BLA 155E is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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