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EX04 PCZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 147,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 146,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,151 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 103,151 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,579 miles

Air conditioning belt deteriorate

Front brake worn more than half

Front number plate damage

Offside front and rear car body slight damage

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,579 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Air conditioning belt deteriorate

Front brake worn more than half

Front number plate damage

Offside front and rear car body slight damage

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,333 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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EX04 PCZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX04 PCZ, 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 EX04 PCZ registered?

EX04 PCZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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