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A5 BFV

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 108,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 106,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row

Pass 23 May 2015 93,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 62,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 62,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,990 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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A5 BFV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 BFV, 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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What year was A5 BFV registered?

A5 BFV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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