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UM03 SHH

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUM03 SHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 67,204 miles

OIL LEAKS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY AND FLANGES CRACKED.

SUSPECT OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING MAY POSSIBLY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY BUT IN PLACE AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 29 May 2024 67,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

OIL LEAKS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY AND FLANGES CRACKED.

SUSPECT OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING MAY POSSIBLY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY BUT IN PLACE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction material evident (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall/inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall/inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front support clip missing from caliper. brakes working fine but may cause uneaven wear to brake pads

Oil leak ()

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

rear diff pinion seal leakin

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,634 miles

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

exhaust bracket at front broken

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,240 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,158 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,045 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,728 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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UM03 SHH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UM03 SHH, 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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UM03 SHH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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