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VU04 LUZ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,087 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,522 miles

Advise early replacment of rear tyres

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,800 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,728 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 36,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,023 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,791 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 LUZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

VU04 LUZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is VU04 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 LUZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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