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WL54 AGO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,571 mi
Last recorded116,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link joints seized (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective ride height sensor broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link joints seized (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,828 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,870 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking on outside edges

engine under tray broken

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,412 miles

mid and rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 25 Sep 2009 75,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

mid and rear exhaust clamps broken

parking brake low effort

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,612 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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WL54 AGO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL54 AGO, 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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WL54 AGO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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