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MC53 JZK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JZK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamps rusty

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear exhaust clamps rusty

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,198 miles

Sills and underside covered, exhaust fittings rusty, slight play in steering rack (offside). nearside repeater very faded, attention required soon.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,521 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,471 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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MC53 JZK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MC53 JZK, 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 MC53 JZK registered?

MC53 JZK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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