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F8 JJT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 JJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,915 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 107,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,480 miles

Rear rear diff seal and osr drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,838 miles

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

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

o/s headlight height sensor insecure

o/s/r brake sensor lead off

Pass 5 May 2012 96,667 miles

air con belt damaged and off pully

brake fluid slightly low

brake warning light wire off / off side rear pad

front brake worn

front inner pads geeting low

off side front sus/ arm rod bracket broken

off side rear brake pipe at flex slight rusting

Fail 18 Jun 2011 92,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear tyres are getting low (2mm)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front hight adjuster on wishbone broken

offside rear pipe corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,364 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both rear tyres are getting low (2mm)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front hight adjuster on wishbone broken

offside rear pipe corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009
Fail 20 Feb 2009 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,191 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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F8 JJT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F8 JJT, 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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F8 JJT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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