MOT Status
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112,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm) offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (radius arm) offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (radius arm) offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside, Offside Central (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside, Offside Central (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s Front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint N/S FRONT (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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J4 JKU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 J4 JKU, 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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J4 JKU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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