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P44 WDE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 WDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,252 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,631 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,265 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,222 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,998 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,909 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,905 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,949 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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P44 WDE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P44 WDE, 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 P44 WDE registered?

P44 WDE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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