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FM04 DCU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,885 mi
Last recorded8,885 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 8,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,807 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Condition of rear number plate

Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,722 miles

All four tyres perished/cracked

General corrosion to steering and suspension components

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper mountings both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 8,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres perished/cracked

General corrosion to steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper mountings both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,668 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 18 Mar 2015 8,641 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 8,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,472 miles

cracks in all tyre treads

Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,206 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 8,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,994 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 7,766 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 7,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,064 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 6,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,323 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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FM04 DCU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM04 DCU, 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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FM04 DCU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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