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VU04 CNY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,264 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,879 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,517 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 3 Feb 2015 92,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear clamps corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear clamps corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 87,148 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,133 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 81,459 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 81,415 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,086 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

both rear tyres wearing low outer edges.

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 CNY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 CNY registered?

VU04 CNY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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