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AK04 VUW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,880 mi
Last recorded147,880 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VUW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 147,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,282 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 118,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 112,651 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,493 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 105,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,975 miles

pre booked m.o.t

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,122 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 24,121 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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AK04 VUW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 AK04 VUW, 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 AK04 VUW registered?

AK04 VUW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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