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N4 CPY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 118,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,213 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,128 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,222 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,838 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dampness around rear diff

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,600 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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N4 CPY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N4 CPY, 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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N4 CPY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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