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VU04 FFX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,977 mi
Last recorded119,977 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,349 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,663 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,128 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre inner edges run off and worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,425 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn and run off

Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyre inner edges worn and run off

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,423 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,410 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,570 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 FFX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VU04 FFX, 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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VU04 FFX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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