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M3 UXJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 99,956 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.4mm - 255/35 zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel arch shield missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,941 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,941 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight washers leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,201 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

small cut in offside/nearside front tyres

tpms light on

Fail 31 Aug 2013 78,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear differential leaking oil

small cut in offside front tyre

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,147 miles

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

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,234 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,234 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,297 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,321 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 UXJ 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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

M3 UXJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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