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MF04 MUS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 MUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 110,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,194 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2016 92,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,905 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,203 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,573 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,163 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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MF04 MUS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 MF04 MUS, 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 MF04 MUS registered?

MF04 MUS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MF04 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 MUS 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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