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VU04 HWP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,254 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,254 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,692 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,531 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)

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 HWP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

VU04 HWP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is VU04 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 HWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 HWP have outstanding finance?

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