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FL04 CUU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 CUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 137,662 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,394 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged delaminated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 112,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to excessively corroded/leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe under vehicle, central. leaking due to excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front headlamp levelling device fitted to lower suspension arm, doubtful of operating correctly. benefit of doubt has been given

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber beginning to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

non standard suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,203 miles

After market suspension fitted

Covers fitted

Front Tyres are out of shape on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,840 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 89,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,663 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,924 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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FL04 CUU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FL04 CUU, 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 FL04 CUU registered?

FL04 CUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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