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M3 AXN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,276 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 95,274 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 95,015 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 94,819 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 94,819 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 93,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 93,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 91,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,779 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)

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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M3 AXN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M3 AXN, 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 M3 AXN registered?

M3 AXN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is M3 AXN safe to buy?

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