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WA04 XZH

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,637 mi
Last recorded37,637 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 XZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,637 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 37,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 26 Jan 2010 32,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,069 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs and pads started to wear

front and rear end been in accident

front chassis legs very slight bend

tyres started to wear

Fail 14 May 2008 29,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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WA04 XZH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WA04 XZH, 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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What year was WA04 XZH registered?

WA04 XZH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is WA04 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 XZH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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