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BP04 UAY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,686 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2016 67,960 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,174 miles

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

both front tyres have wear on outside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge very low and has nail in treads

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,689 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2011 48,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres devoid of tread on outer edges,just legal,replace soon.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long travel noted on parking brake lever.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,028 miles

long travel noted on parking brake lever.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,386 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,890 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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BP04 UAY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP04 UAY, 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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BP04 UAY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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