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M3 UWK

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 103,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,443 miles

rear diff mounting/carrier corroded

some rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,815 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,397 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 90,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,860 miles

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2020 82,850 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,647 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 72,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,391 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,654 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,933 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 UWK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

M3 UWK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is M3 UWK safe to buy?

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