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FC04 UYE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,508 mi
Last recorded25,508 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 25,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,991 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,881 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,423 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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FC04 UYE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC04 UYE, 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 FC04 UYE registered?

FC04 UYE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is FC04 UYE safe to buy?

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