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M31 CAK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,363 mi
Last recorded133,363 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 CAK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 123,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,665 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 121,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 117,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 110,532 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)

Pass 6 May 2013 106,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,488 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,490 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,431 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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M31 CAK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M31 CAK, 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 M31 CAK registered?

M31 CAK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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