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FR02 HAD

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR02 HAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,819 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,230 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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FR02 HAD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FR02 HAD, 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 FR02 HAD registered?

FR02 HAD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is FR02 HAD safe to buy?

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