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M3 FWF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 135,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 135,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 123,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front too rears/parts of greased up (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 120,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight play on os track rod

Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play on os track rod

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,321 miles

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

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

o/s aim dip beam slightly dull

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

various led's inop n/s rear lamp unit

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,720 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,720 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

both rear shocker top mounts splitting slightly

rear diff input shaft seal leaking oil

rear silencer to centre pipe joining clamps cracked but still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2010 92,313 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,786 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake shows signs of getting hot

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

under trays fitted

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 FWF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M3 FWF, 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 M3 FWF registered?

M3 FWF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is M3 FWF safe to buy?

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