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N8 ARF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,176 mi
Last recorded91,176 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,176 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 90,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flexi pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Xenon light level sensor arm fractured

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back at the side of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,285 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing correctly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 78,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 May 2012 71,186 miles

Airbag lamp on

N/S/R brake pipe rusty near fuel tank area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 71,186 miles

Airbag lamp on

N/S/R brake pipe rusty near fuel tank area

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 67,839 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 63,395 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,080 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,190 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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N8 ARF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N8 ARF, 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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N8 ARF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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