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Year2004
0-60mph5.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power343 BHP
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Grey
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.5 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 343 BHP
Max. torque 365 Nm at 4.900 rpm
Engine capacity 3.246 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 32.1 mpg
Consumption combined 23.3 mpg
CO2 emission 292 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-10-13
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-10-12
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-01-25
MOT pass rate
58 %
MOT passed 14
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 57
Total items failed 21
MOT #24 2023-01-26 11:34
MOT test number 501527641443
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-01-25
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #23 2023-01-25 09:12
MOT test number 953201534668
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #22 2022-01-14 17:08
MOT test number 566506581826
Result Passed
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MOT #21 2022-01-13 11:04
MOT test number 851120229118
Result Failed
Fail
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MOT #20 2021-01-18 12:47
MOT test number 517796805824
Result Passed
MOT #19 2019-07-11 10:43
MOT test number 403374061725
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MOT #18 2019-07-09 11:52
MOT test number 813674480966
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #17 2017-03-31 14:06
MOT test number 110666856887
Result Passed
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MOT #16 2017-03-17 13:59
MOT test number 954808241573
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
Fail
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Fail
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #15 2016-02-25 11:59
MOT test number 997990814237
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Front number plate cracked
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MOT #14 2015-03-17 15:33
MOT test number 198296775473
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #13 2015-03-13 09:49
MOT test number 726262875023
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
MOT #12 2014-03-03 15:42
MOT test number 558322164035
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #11 2014-02-28 09:46
MOT test number 756809054017
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #10 2013-02-22 13:45
MOT test number 687173453055
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #9 2013-02-22 09:50
MOT test number 347203853030
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #8 2012-02-17 15:35
MOT test number 776938742025
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Notice
Rear exhaust to centre pipe clamps broken but still secure.
Notice
Nearside front tyre inner wall possable slight buldge unsure?
Notice
Offside front steering rack end some movement/play.
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated.
Notice
Both front tyres some inner and outer wear.
MOT #7 2012-02-17 13:00
MOT test number 746248042034
Result Failed
Notice
Rear exhaust to centre pipe clamps broken but still secure.
Notice
Nearside front tyre inner wall possable slight buldge unsure?
Fail
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Notice
Offside front steering rack end some movement/play.
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated.
Notice
Both front tyres some inner and outer wear.
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #6 2011-03-04 09:41
MOT test number 486113261004
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2010-03-12 13:45
MOT test number 232541070004
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-03-12 13:17
MOT test number 111381070419
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
MOT #3 2009-03-11 10:34
MOT test number 693260879042
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-11-25 11:23
MOT test number 323180838334
Result Passed
Advice
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #1 2007-12-17 12:51
MOT test number 384511757313
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 28 August 2023
MOT Expired: 25 January 2024
Tax status 28 August 2023
Days left 240 days too late
MOT expiry date 25 January 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 2004-12-23
Last registration 2023-01-26
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Registration #1 2004-12-23 20 mi
Registration #2 2007-12-17 21.791 mi
Registration #3 2008-11-25 30.488 mi
Registration #4 2009-03-11 31.919 mi
Registration #5 2010-03-12 41.162 mi
Registration #6 2010-03-12 41.162 mi
Registration #7 2011-03-04 47.261 mi
Registration #8 2012-02-17 50.949 mi
Registration #9 2012-02-17 50.949 mi
Registration #10 2013-02-22 53.687 mi
Registration #11 2013-02-22 53.687 mi
Registration #12 2014-02-28 56.166 mi
Registration #13 2014-03-03 56.166 mi
Registration #14 2015-03-13 59.349 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1947 mm
Height 1372 mm
Length 4488 mm
Wheel base 2725 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 63 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 5
Engine number 60963187

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