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PA04 NSJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,196 mi
Last recorded143,196 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 NSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 133,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 133,399 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 132,036 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 132,031 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 130,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 126,023 miles

front to offside rear brake pipe coated in grease

offside front tyre starting to crack slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,094 miles

inside edge worn on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S & O/S FRont & rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside & offside door mirror glasses starting to deteriorate

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,562 miles

FRont No.PLate damaged

Some damage to offside door mirror

Fail 11 Sep 2009 106,240 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FRont No.PLate damaged

Some damage to offside door mirror

Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,063 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly.

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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PA04 NSJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PA04 NSJ, 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 PA04 NSJ registered?

PA04 NSJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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