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M111 WPS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,353 mi
Last recorded121,353 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 WPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,353 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,353 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,719 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,218 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,576 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 110,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 108,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 104,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 100,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 100,952 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,238 miles

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 void of tread inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2014 96,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre void of tread inside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 87,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 59,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,324 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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M111 WPS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M111 WPS, 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 M111 WPS registered?

M111 WPS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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