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PB02 PER

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 PER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower headlamp leveling divice damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 98,844 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 93,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,031 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded

outside of rear discs rusty. outside rear brake pads seized in calliper?

rear brake pads getting low

rear xenon linkage very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,725 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,236 miles

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

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

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

advanced wear on both front tyre outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 14,025 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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PB02 PER is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PB02 PER, 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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PB02 PER is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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