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NB04 AXA

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,656 mi
Last recorded153,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB04 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 153,656 miles

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

car been lowered

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,461 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 9 Jun 2014 133,457 miles

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

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,242 miles

exhaust clamps on rear box badly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust clamps on rear box badly corroded

unable to inspect condition of n/s rear coil spring due to position of exhaust[top coils ok]

Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2012 109,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

head lamp leveling rod bracket snapped

Fail 29 Jan 2011 80,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,062 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

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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NB04 AXA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NB04 AXA, 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 NB04 AXA registered?

NB04 AXA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is NB04 AXA safe to buy?

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