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VU04 BWL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,282 mi
Last recorded164,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 164,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 164,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 162,169 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2017 155,561 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 151,150 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 135,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2013 120,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,328 miles

Front discs below manufacturers minimum and excess corrosion

Propshaft coupling splitting

o/s/r alloy has been welded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 99,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front discs below manufacturers minimum and excess corrosion

Propshaft coupling splitting

o/s/r alloy has been welded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,628 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,920 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 BWL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

VU04 BWL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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