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M3 VUA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 99,995 miles

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,228 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,228 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint has play but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,421 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,803 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 75,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,026 miles

Centre exhaust collar/clamp is fractured at joint with rear exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust collar/clamp is fractured at joint with rear exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,596 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,596 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 69,658 miles

Both rear tyres are worn down to 2.5mm and 3mm, 265/30 19 profile tyres are fitted but according to door pillar sticker 255/35 19 should be fitted,

Nearside front brake disc face very poor,

Small nail in nearside rear tyre,

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,434 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,217 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 VUA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VUA, 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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M3 VUA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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