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OK04 CJJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,983 mi
Last recorded112,983 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK04 CJJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in the tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut smal no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,173 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative front offside leveling device under vehicle broken not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring to angel eye lights conversion hanging through inner wing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring to angel eye lights conversion hanging through inner wing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal in the tread ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut smal no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,635 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions only just met

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Fuel cap seal washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,722 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going bald on inner edge + close to limit

play in n/s/f link pin

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,384 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both track rod end dust covers split

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,383 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both track rod end dust covers split

slight play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,615 miles

o/s/r exhaust backbox mounting split

Pass 17 May 2007 28,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 28,693 miles

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

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

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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OK04 CJJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OK04 CJJ, 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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OK04 CJJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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