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FNZ 484

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,663 mi
Last recorded107,663 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 484
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 107,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,821 miles

Advise n /s/r tyre tread 2mm

Advise rear b/pads on 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,618 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear differential slight oil leak

rear exhaust clamps broken as a result rear silencer loose

Pass 15 May 2013 92,883 miles

diff oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 73,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,071 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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FNZ 484 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 FNZ 484, 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 FNZ 484 registered?

FNZ 484 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is FNZ 484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 484 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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