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SO04 UPV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,275 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 138,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 134,644 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 134,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 126,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,493 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seats fitted to rear seats hindering inspection

Offside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,510 miles

Both engine mounts perished

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,077 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,013 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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SO04 UPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SO04 UPV, 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 SO04 UPV registered?

SO04 UPV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is SO04 UPV safe to buy?

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