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BM04 ZDU

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,306 mi
Last recorded101,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,306 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 95,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Fail 30 Jan 2015 94,138 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 87,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,873 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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BM04 ZDU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM04 ZDU, 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 BM04 ZDU registered?

BM04 ZDU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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