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X26 CPC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 CPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 122,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 122,587 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,801 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 116,107 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 3 May 2017 105,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,220 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,219 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,750 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,541 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2011 43,267 miles

front/rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,153 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,153 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,029 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 31,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X26 CPC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X26 CPC, 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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X26 CPC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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