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WD04 FTX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,971 mi
Last recorded124,971 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim multiple welded repairs

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim welded repair

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim multiple welded repairs

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim welded repair

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre outer wall damaged

wipers slight smear

Fail 15 Sep 2017 120,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre outer wall damaged

wipers slight smear

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,833 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)

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

nsf tyre outer wall cut, no cords showing

wipers slight smear

Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears by fuel tank at nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

nsf tyre outer wall cut, no cords showing

wipers slight smear

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,986 miles

slight corrosion to offside & nearside rear brake pipes at join to flexi hoses

Pass 30 Aug 2014 106,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 95,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,666 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to front & rear brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,574 miles

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

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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WD04 FTX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 WD04 FTX, 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 WD04 FTX registered?

WD04 FTX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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