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M3 VOF

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 93,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,182 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,003 miles

Offside Rear battery carrier corroded

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

under cover fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Cover under engine Compartment

Covers Fitted To Body Sills

N/s/f Jacking Point Missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,007 miles

Battery carrier base corroded need attention

Cover fitted under engine compartment

Covers fitted to o/s & n/s body sills

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,925 miles

Under guard fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,180 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 87,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner sill damaged

battery tray area excessively corroded but battery still secure

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,319 miles

O/S rear light slight codensation.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,656 miles

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

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

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

r/o/s electric ride sensor broke

r/o/s sidelight half inop

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,291 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 VOF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

M3 VOF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is M3 VOF safe to buy?

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