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NJ04 ABU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 ABU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 84,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,706 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 82,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,918 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 19 Jul 2018 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,074 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres cracking

rear o/s and n/s tyres worn unevenly on insides

Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,057 miles

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

front o/s and n/s tyres cracking

rear o/s and n/s tyres worn unevenly on insides

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,039 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,693 miles

n/s front side light flickering

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front side light flickering

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

o/s front suspension link sensor broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,733 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,048 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,770 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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NJ04 ABU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NJ04 ABU, 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 NJ04 ABU registered?

NJ04 ABU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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