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PX04 ZHC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 ZHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,786 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,810 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,810 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 70,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wheelarch liner loose and may contact tyre.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,569 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall cut

n/s/r/ tyre outer wall cut

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,362 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

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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PX04 ZHC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX04 ZHC, 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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PX04 ZHC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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