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FV04 ZKH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 105,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 104,998 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small nail ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 101,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023
Pass 28 Apr 2022 99,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 99,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,093 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 98,002 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 97,992 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill/jack point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes rusty

corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion underbody

front & rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,537 miles

Rear jacking points slightly corroded

Rear shocks rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2016 89,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,708 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 83,420 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,484 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has small cuts to inner wall

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has small cuts to inner wall

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,171 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,341 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,709 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,830 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 ZKH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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