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PG04 JWC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,826 mi
Last recorded149,826 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 JWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 149,826 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2020 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,128 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 143,495 miles

Most rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 131,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,656 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 114,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,768 miles

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)

all tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2008 63,162 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,509 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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PG04 JWC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PG04 JWC, 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 PG04 JWC registered?

PG04 JWC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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