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M300 DCR

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

run flat indicator is illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres approx. 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 62,510 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres approx. 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,691 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 19 May 2016 61,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,664 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,998 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 42,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,269 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 DCR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DCR, 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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M300 DCR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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