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FV04 WKA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,061 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,426 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,861 miles

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 59,855 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2014 52,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 44,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2012 35,446 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,370 miles

Diff oil seal leaking

Front and rear tyre check 3000 miles

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,370 miles

Diff oil seal leaking

Front and rear tyre check 3000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 25,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,368 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 20,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,026 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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FV04 WKA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV04 WKA, 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 FV04 WKA registered?

FV04 WKA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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