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M3 UFP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,064 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bolt missing from exhaust R/H pipe

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by flexi hose x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chips x 2 (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolt missing from central exhaust system

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 30 Nov 2017 101,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,597 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked on sidewall ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two small chips not exceeding 10mm in total (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,305 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,770 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange broken (STILL SECURE AND NOT BLOWING)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,818 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 16 Feb 2010 39,602 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,602 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,660 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted,.

full engine tray fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 22,660 miles

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

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

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

engine top cover fitted,.

full engine tray 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 UFP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

M3 UFP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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