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MF04 VPU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 142,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear road wheel shows repairs

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,448 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 116,672 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,467 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,542 miles

Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 53,335 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)

both front tyres worn raised shoulders

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,317 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 VPU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPU, 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 MF04 VPU registered?

MF04 VPU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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