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M3 FFH

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 128,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By NSR jacking point has some corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall rubbing on wheel arch causing it to wear and probably nearly at cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 127,635 miles

Offside Rear Body: panel corroded

prop shaft donut worn

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 127,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body: panel corroded

prop shaft donut worn

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18/MICH PILOT SPORT4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,583 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 116,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,912 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 105,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,631 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn,scored and corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn and lightly scored

front bumper damaged at n/s

rear brake disces pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn and lightly scored

front bumper damaged at n/s

rear brake disces pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,848 miles

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

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

both front tyres splitting

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2009 61,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres splitting

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,837 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,063 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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M3 FFH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FFH, 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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M3 FFH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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