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M3 UMC

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,490 mi
Last recorded75,490 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UMC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,195 miles

Rear both rear exhaust flanges cracked at rear box

Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,194 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch not operating (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led light faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led lamp faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s hand brake and o/s low (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted /worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led fault on lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear exhaust flanges cracked at rear box

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken from suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,165 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,102 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,290 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,289 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,233 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,036 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,036 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (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 UMC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

M3 UMC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is M3 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UMC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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