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FC04 UHK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,823 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 69,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,746 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,729 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,723 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp self leveling device has a temporary fix

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp self leveling device has a temporary fix

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,520 miles

front traction control bar broken

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,520 miles

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

front traction control bar broken

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,635 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,111 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,220 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,216 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,008 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,008 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

input seal on diffrential leaking oil

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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FC04 UHK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FC04 UHK, 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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FC04 UHK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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