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M6 UNS

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,019 mi
Last recorded44,019 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 UNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,019 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 44,019 miles

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2025 43,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 43,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 42,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 41,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,333 miles

backbox clamps rusty

both front tyres starting to wear in outer tread

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,333 miles

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

backbox clamps rusty

both front tyres starting to wear in outer tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,737 miles

all tyres starting to waer on tread edge

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,208 miles

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

backbox clamp starting to rot

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,711 miles

Exhaust back box joint to centre pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,373 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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M6 UNS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M6 UNS, 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 M6 UNS registered?

M6 UNS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is M6 UNS safe to buy?

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