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X123 DJR

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,809 mi
Last recorded134,809 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 DJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 134,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 134,809 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and tread depth worn to 2. 5mm

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,112 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front n/s and o/s tyres showing wear outer edges

rear n/s and o/s tyres bald inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,620 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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X123 DJR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X123 DJR, 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 X123 DJR registered?

X123 DJR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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