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S29 NKA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,137 mi
Last recorded109,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 NKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,137 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,461 miles

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

rear diff has trace of oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 93,045 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 93,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,487 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,594 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,310 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,910 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of both front tyres outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,910 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of both front tyres outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,265 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,265 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 60,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,880 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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S29 NKA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S29 NKA, 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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S29 NKA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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