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M300 CDB

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,667 mi
Last recorded77,667 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CDB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 77,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 70,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 70,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,306 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,646 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,834 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2008 41,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 34,475 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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M300 CDB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M300 CDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M300 CDB registered?

M300 CDB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is M300 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 CDB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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