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VU04 FSN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 98,135 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,425 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,075 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,439 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 42,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,496 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGES STIIL LEGAL 225/40/ZR19 MICHELIN

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 FSN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

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

Is VU04 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 FSN shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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