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VU04 BWG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 93,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 92,931 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,705 miles

sills covered.undertray fitted..o/s/f head light self leveling dajuster slightly poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2020 81,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,237 miles

Central rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side walls

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 77,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,500 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on edges 225/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 70,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on edges 225/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 63,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower sill covers/body kit fitted.

Pass 23 May 2013 59,042 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 58,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 58,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 54,600 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear bars.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,230 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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VU04 BWG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU04 BWG, 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 VU04 BWG registered?

VU04 BWG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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