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M1 FDY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,104 mi
Last recorded108,104 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 108,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 108,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 107,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,486 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 107,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,707 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,707 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust joining flange brocken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,716 miles

Incorrect size tyres on vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,787 miles

covers under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 235/35 19 rear 265/30 19

o/s/r wheel rim has been repaired.

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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M1 FDY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M1 FDY, 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 M1 FDY registered?

M1 FDY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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