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BN04 VRM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,319 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,552 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 73,713 miles

plastic under body guards, and plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,941 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 61,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,975 miles

some wear present on front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 45,426 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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BN04 VRM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BN04 VRM, 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 BN04 VRM registered?

BN04 VRM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is BN04 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 VRM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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