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M3 VPV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,556 mi
Last recorded103,556 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,606 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (at nearside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2018 82,701 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (at nearside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,905 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,692 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre, sidewall cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,021 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,894 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 VPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

M3 VPV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is M3 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VPV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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