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WV04 WVT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,199 mi
Last recorded164,199 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 WVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 164,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,030 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 161,027 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 152,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 139,536 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 139,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Mud flapss insecure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Warning lights on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 130,327 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 130,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 114,522 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 114,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,078 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,909 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,038 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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WV04 WVT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV04 WVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 WVT registered?

WV04 WVT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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