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FV04 CDN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 CDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 63,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL CRACKED AND PERISHED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SECONDARY BONNET RETAINING DEVICE INEFFECTIVE

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 61,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

run flat light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,455 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,834 miles

Bonnet Safety catch partially seized

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Safety catch partially seized

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,296 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,258 miles

Brake Warning light ON on dash

Oil Leak from Diff

Slight exhaust leak due to Middle box Flange corroded and Cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,799 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

Fail 13 Mar 2013 42,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,946 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,587 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,628 miles

Both rear tyre edges wearing

n/s/f edge bald

o/s/f edge wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV04 CDN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FV04 CDN, 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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FV04 CDN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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