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M3 UGK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 49,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,136 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges deteriorated but system secure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 48,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 48,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,405 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,398 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing 225/40/19

offside front tyre sidewall perishing 225/40/19

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,772 miles

both tyres perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,493 miles

front tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,453 miles

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2007 24,435 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,649 miles

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

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

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 UGK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

M3 UGK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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