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M3 UWD

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,297 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 115,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 106,386 miles

half nsr side light inop

rear subframe rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2024 106,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor defective on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,990 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 97,990 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,785 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,980 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,978 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2007 22,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,962 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 UWD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

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

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