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FH04 VVG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,925 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 70,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,543 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2017 68,295 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,419 miles

Rear exhaust clamp fractured

Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear backbox exhaust clamp cracked but not insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,006 miles

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,194 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp snapped joining centre section to backbox but exhaust still secure

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 49,621 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp snapped joining centre section to backbox but exhaust still secure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2007 33,709 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 33,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FH04 VVG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH04 VVG, 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 FH04 VVG registered?

FH04 VVG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FH04 VVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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