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PM04 TWC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,867 mi
Last recorded117,867 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 TWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 114,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,633 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front fog lights glass broken advise

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,874 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,631 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2011 66,916 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 66,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,751 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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PM04 TWC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PM04 TWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM04 TWC registered?

PM04 TWC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is PM04 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM04 TWC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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