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FL04 ONG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,250 mi
Last recorded68,250 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 ONG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 65,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 51,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,001 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 36,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,296 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 25,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,078 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 ONG 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 82.4%.

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 ONG, 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 FL04 ONG registered?

FL04 ONG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FL04 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 ONG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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