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VN53 MZF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,625 mi
Last recorded136,625 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 MZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 136,625 miles

Nearside Rear binding when rotated by hand

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

Pass 13 May 2022 135,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

differential leaking oil

Fail 30 Apr 2022 135,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

differential leaking oil

Pass 1 May 2021 133,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 126,924 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

o/s/f screen wash weak

o/s/f w/arch corroded

rear tyres larger size to fronts and are close to w/archs pos risk of fouling when loaded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,998 miles

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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)

Play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 124,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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)

Play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside steering arm has play in the inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,644 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 99,458 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

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

Offside front brake disc worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,396 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Headlight self leveling sensor link broken (offside front lower wishbone).

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,191 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,388 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cut in rear tyre on outer wall

Fail 17 Jan 2009 79,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,336 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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VN53 MZF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN53 MZF, 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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VN53 MZF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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