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M3 OTD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,823 mi
Last recorded98,823 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,823 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,231 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 94,177 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear hub carrier/lower tie bar bush

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,927 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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M3 OTD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 OTD, 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 M3 OTD registered?

M3 OTD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is M3 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OTD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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