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PJ04 DNU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,029 mi
Last recorded147,029 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 147,029 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper/diffuser (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 133,081 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 133,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 122,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 117,140 miles

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

Pass 7 May 2013 101,665 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 101,567 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 88,308 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 88,302 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,548 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 80,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,350 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,350 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges + n/s/r sidewall cut.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,654 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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PJ04 DNU 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 70.6%.

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 PJ04 DNU, 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 PJ04 DNU registered?

PJ04 DNU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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