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M3 VUR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,425 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,425 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,554 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 VUR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 VUR registered?

M3 VUR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is M3 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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