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BF04 WBM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 59,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All-Round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Rear Trailing arms showing signs of corrosion, Both Sides

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 47,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

one of two clamps fractured on rear exhaust but secure

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

one of two clamps fractured on rear exhaust but secure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seat belts could not be tested due to child seats being fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,817 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,209 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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BF04 WBM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF04 WBM, 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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BF04 WBM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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