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FM04 NKD

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 67,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 67,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,893 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,208 miles

front brake imbalance brake discs rusty front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has kerbing damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has kerbing damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has kerbing damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre has kerbing damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,891 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,655 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 21,655 miles

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

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

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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FM04 NKD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM04 NKD, 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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FM04 NKD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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