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FH04 ZFY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,852 mi
Last recorded47,852 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 47,852 miles

Rear exhaust bracket cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,367 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)

sight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff oil leak

filler cap sealing ring age cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 41,600 miles

center exhaust to rear box clamps cracked/corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 38,238 miles

rear silencer clamp fractured

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 35,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 31,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,562 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,562 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges.

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 ZFY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH04 ZFY, 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 FH04 ZFY registered?

FH04 ZFY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is FH04 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 ZFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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