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MF04 UWN

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 UWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 70,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,091 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 62,044 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 54,942 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,756 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 42,632 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,322 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,030 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 31,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,520 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,342 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 23,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 20,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,876 miles

both front tyres cut on outer side walls no cords or ply exposed

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,030 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 16,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 UWN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

MF04 UWN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is MF04 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 UWN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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