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SJ04 JKF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,736 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)

nearside front tyre has slight cut on side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted top right and left rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust box joints fractured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,354 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted top right and left rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust box joints fractured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,607 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Drivers side rear meatl brake pipe getting corroded.

Passenger side front tyre has cut on inner side wall but does not show any chords.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 48,598 miles

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

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

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

Child seats fitted to rear.

Drivers side rear meatl brake pipe getting corroded.

Passenger side front tyre has cut on inner side wall but does not show any chords.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,896 miles

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

Rear silencer joint broken also corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear silencer joint broken also corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,951 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,273 miles

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

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

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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SJ04 JKF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 JKF, 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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SJ04 JKF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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