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M90 WCR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 WCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 53,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt misting of oil around it but no visible cuts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,545 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S and N/S. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,813 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 46,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,154 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,806 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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M90 WCR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M90 WCR, 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 M90 WCR registered?

M90 WCR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for M90 WCR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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