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VU04 TCK

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 TCK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,552 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,109 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 84,109 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,355 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,157 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 79,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 79,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,005 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,005 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,281 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 64,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 64,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 59,666 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,263 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,916 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 TCK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

VU04 TCK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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