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M321 UFO

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,908 mi
Last recorded141,908 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 UFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 141,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 139,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slghtly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 132,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slghtly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,895 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 28 Feb 2018 123,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 110,188 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,727 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,507 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,520 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M321 UFO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M321 UFO, 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 M321 UFO registered?

M321 UFO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is M321 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 UFO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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