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FH04 PLJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,424 mi
Last recorded38,424 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,450 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FH04 PLJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH04 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH04 PLJ registered?

FH04 PLJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FH04 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 PLJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH04 PLJ have outstanding finance?

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