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PK04 WVU

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 WVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,830 miles

fuel cap seal perishing evident.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,079 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Handbrake has reverse travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,457 miles

Handbrake has reverse travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 30 Sep 2022 98,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake has reverse travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,410 miles

Front Lower brake reaction bushes weak,rear steel brake pipes,high handbrake travel evident.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,216 miles

Nearside Front brake reaction bush worn

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

low engine oil level

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,980 miles

Front wipers worn

Offside Front sidewall & rim damage evident

Offside Rear brake pipe advanced corrosion evident

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,657 miles

Front both sides front inner tie rod ends in steering racking advanced wear evident

Nearside Front mirror glass deterioated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,151 miles

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

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 20 May 2013 76,930 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 76,806 miles

corrosion front brake discs

tail pipe clamp broken

Fail 3 May 2013 76,806 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion front brake discs

gearbox light on

nearside rack boot twisted

tail pipe clamp broken

traction control light on

tyre pressure warning light onsure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,305 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,295 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,712 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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PK04 WVU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PK04 WVU, 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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PK04 WVU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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