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M300GFB
Year2004
0-60mph5.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power343 BHP
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Silver
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 5
Date 2022-09-30
Pictures 16
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Entry 4
Date 2022-02-27
Pictures 51
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Entry 3
Date 2021-12-22
Pictures 58
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Entry 2
Date 2021-10-24
Pictures 58
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Entry 1
Date 2021-09-25
Pictures 58
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-02-10
MOT pass rate
65 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 28
Total items failed 19
MOT #23 2023-02-09 11:09
MOT test number 857068649056
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-02-10
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #22 2022-02-09 12:07
MOT test number 763154326155
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #21 2022-02-05 09:13
MOT test number 381278970421
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #20 2021-02-11 15:16
MOT test number 119090942162
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MOT #19 2021-02-02 14:43
MOT test number 854741869088
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MOT #18 2018-11-30 15:28
MOT test number 101678275003
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #17 2018-10-30 16:30
MOT test number 152606901673
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #16 2017-10-21 11:44
MOT test number 877701760885
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Adv - Slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe.
MOT #15 2017-10-21 11:44
MOT test number 368423071592
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Rear Adv - Slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe.
MOT #14 2016-11-12 12:23
MOT test number 497405785890
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MOT #13 2015-11-11 15:54
MOT test number 263322483731
Result Passed
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MOT #12 2014-10-25 11:01
MOT test number 506548594219
Result Passed
MOT #11 2014-10-25 11:01
MOT test number 705538394286
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #10 2013-11-08 13:48
MOT test number 448732513465
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-11-09 12:53
MOT test number 927584312380
Result Passed
Notice
Rear diff. slight oil leak.
Notice
Handbrake effiency weak
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Centre/rear exhaust flanges fractured.
Notice
Nearside rear tyre , slight damage to ssid wall
MOT #8 2011-11-11 16:15
MOT test number 879705211309
Result Passed
Notice
Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly damaged but not exposing plies.
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MOT #7 2011-11-10 09:37
MOT test number 719744911362
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly damaged but not exposing plies.
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #6 2010-07-08 10:48
MOT test number 913309580163
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-05-19 13:58
MOT test number 282619139423
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #4 2009-05-15 13:02
MOT test number 913215539172
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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MOT #3 2008-04-11 09:58
MOT test number 210652608488
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-04-07 16:38
MOT test number 270178398010
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #1 2007-03-24 10:03
MOT test number 163973587030
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 June 2024
MOT Expired: 10 February 2024
Tax status 1 June 2024
Days left 42
MOT expiry date 10 February 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 28
First mileage registration 2004-03-01
Last registration 2023-02-09
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Registration #1 2004-03-01 12 mi
Registration #2 2007-03-24 35.502 mi
Registration #3 2008-04-07 44.146 mi
Registration #4 2008-04-11 44.146 mi
Registration #5 2009-05-15 49.287 mi
Registration #6 2009-05-19 49.287 mi
Registration #7 2010-07-08 51.785 mi
Registration #8 2011-11-10 55.932 mi
Registration #9 2011-11-11 55.949 mi
Registration #10 2012-11-09 60.755 mi
Registration #11 2013-11-08 64.067 mi
Registration #12 2014-10-25 71.121 mi
Registration #13 2015-11-11 78.269 mi
Registration #14 2016-11-12 81.991 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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