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M4 PKS

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 PKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 44,736 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD BREAKING UP

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,005 miles

font inner pads wearing low

front brake discs has slight lip

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,591 miles

brake fluid low

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,633 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear brake pads wearing low

tape covering dash board

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,691 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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 30 Mar 2011 23,994 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning wire lose nsf

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,595 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 10,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 10,291 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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M4 PKS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M4 PKS, 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 M4 PKS registered?

M4 PKS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is M4 PKS safe to buy?

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