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MT03 BMW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,922 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

tyre warning light On

Pass 3 May 2007 40,823 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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MT03 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT03 BMW, 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 MT03 BMW registered?

MT03 BMW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is MT03 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 BMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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