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FC04 UOX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,570 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front chassis leg area corroded not seriously weakened

front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose rear

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,027 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil eak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Aug 2021 61,026 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil eak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sidelamp has water inside

Offside Front suspension creaking slightly on lock to lock

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly from pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,381 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,709 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brakedust guard loose

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 53,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,386 miles

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

headlamp level sensor on front lower arm not functioning

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,923 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UOX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 FC04 UOX, 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 UOX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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