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WP04 PKD

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,335 mi
Last recorded102,335 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 PKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,335 miles

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. unable to fully inspect as plastic under trays are fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from rear differential housing

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,942 miles

light corrosion on sills

Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,460 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2009 42,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,421 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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WP04 PKD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WP04 PKD, 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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WP04 PKD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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