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JA04 BAR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 BAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 67,338 miles

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

Nearside Condensation inside rear light unit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 65,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,573 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,444 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 60,591 miles

Oil leaks from rear diff.

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Fail 16 May 2018 60,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leaks from rear diff.

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 57,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,578 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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JA04 BAR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JA04 BAR, 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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JA04 BAR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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