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M3 VLV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,752 mi
Last recorded63,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine and gearbox areas

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2018 61,274 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,220 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2015 53,179 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

signs of perishing to o/s/f brake hose

signs of wear to n/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,874 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,324 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,613 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 VLV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

M3 VLV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is M3 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VLV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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