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BM04 ZCF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,642 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,359 miles

front number plate is slightly insecure

headlight self levelling arm is broken.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 59,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate is slightly insecure

headlight self levelling arm is broken.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

differential oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,879 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall. Also wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage inner sidewall nearside front tyre.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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BM04 ZCF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM04 ZCF, 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 BM04 ZCF registered?

BM04 ZCF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is BM04 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 ZCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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