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IIG 9346

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 9346
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 86,131 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 85,739 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 85,739 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,910 miles

Front Tyres (BOTH) both stepping perished & small splits on inner tread

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside wiper-blade split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Differential Damp

Rear Exhaust join poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,896 miles

Front Tyres also perished and out of shape

Nearside Front Side light dim

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust clamp poor condition

Rear diff oil seal seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,593 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,504 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,434 miles

clamps on rear exhaust split

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,416 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clamps on rear exhaust split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,052 miles

air bag light on .

Pass 16 May 2012 68,887 miles

exhaust joints centre and rear coroded

Pass 9 May 2011 63,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,666 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low both edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,129 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

damage offside front wheel rim.

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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IIG 9346 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 IIG 9346, 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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IIG 9346 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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