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M80 TRC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 TRC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,978 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 111,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 111,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear of rear subframe mounting point on floor of vehicle is fractured on the inside forward edge. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe adjacent to rear brake hose is corroded on it's forward face. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,457 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,648 miles

left front coil spring not butted up to stop

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,386 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

f/n/s tyre edges are weraing low

unable to clearly view inner brake pads thickness

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,508 miles

n/s/r lower hub bush has slight play

Fail 3 May 2012 66,434 miles

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

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

n/s/r lower hub bush has slight play

Pass 10 May 2011 60,366 miles

brake pipes above undertrays and fuel tank

rear discs corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,082 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 17 Mar 2009 51,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,328 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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M80 TRC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M80 TRC, 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 M80 TRC registered?

M80 TRC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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