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J77 PDK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 PDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,862 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,775 miles

slight low effort offside handbrake

Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,701 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,180 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,173 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,472 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre appears over inflated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,415 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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J77 PDK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J77 PDK, 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 J77 PDK registered?

J77 PDK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is J77 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 PDK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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