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F4 ADY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,040 mi
Last recorded81,040 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 ADY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,576 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,705 miles

Centre to rear exhaust pipe clamp broken.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,705 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust pipe clamp broken.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,860 miles

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

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

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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F4 ADY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F4 ADY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F4 ADY registered?

F4 ADY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is F4 ADY safe to buy?

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