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EO04 UZP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 UZP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 149,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, Near Shock Absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 143,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, Near Shock Absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 138,023 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

long handbrake travel and slighly low in effort

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,896 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,963 miles

Aux drive belts show wear

Front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Rear exhaust box joint flanges heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2018 98,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Aux drive belts show wear

Front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Rear exhaust box joint flanges heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,443 miles

gear slector knob chrome is starting to peel (sharp edges)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

gear slector knob chrome is starting to peel (sharp edges)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,118 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,628 miles

o/s/f brake pad 4mm n/s/f pad is 10mm. New calliper fitted to o/s/f

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,079 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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EO04 UZP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EO04 UZP, 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 EO04 UZP registered?

EO04 UZP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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