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M3 BCF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 49,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,952 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive dif pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 47,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer clamps rotted away (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive dif pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,385 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs have slight pitting

Pass 3 May 2016 43,771 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 16,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,754 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 12,754 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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M3 BCF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M3 BCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 BCF registered?

M3 BCF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is M3 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BCF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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