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M3 UTA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 69,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 68,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 68,476 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 66,116 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 6 May 2017 64,619 miles

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

Rear exhaust flanges cracked

Pass 17 May 2016 62,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear handbrake reduced effort

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,643 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,582 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,230 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 UTA 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 90.9%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

M3 UTA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is M3 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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