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MB04 JFU

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 JFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,504 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,966 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 102,665 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,715 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 72,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,668 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MB04 JFU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MB04 JFU, 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 MB04 JFU registered?

MB04 JFU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MB04 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 JFU shows 14 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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