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D16 AVB

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,741 mi
Last recorded30,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 AVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 30,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 28,888 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,048 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 38,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,295 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,261 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,935 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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D16 AVB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D16 AVB, 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 D16 AVB registered?

D16 AVB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is D16 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 AVB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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