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DU54 DFD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,416 mi
Last recorded143,416 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 DFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 143,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 143,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 142,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 142,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 139,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 134,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 131,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 120,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 117,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,494 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded in two

Fail 27 Jun 2012 105,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded in two

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs badly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 75,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,948 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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DU54 DFD 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 DU54 DFD, 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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DU54 DFD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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