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F5 MGB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,173 mi
Last recorded54,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 MGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,173 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,757 miles

UNDER SHIELDS COVERING MAJOR COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 48,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,204 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 44,204 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air conditioning drive belt cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,420 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)

washers weak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,690 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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F5 MGB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F5 MGB, 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 F5 MGB registered?

F5 MGB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is F5 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 MGB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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