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VU04 ZWA

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 67,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 67,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Between silencer and centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,685 miles

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,793 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,502 miles

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

all 4 tyres have some slight outer wall damage.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,282 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

front wipers little smeary

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,274 miles

N/S/F Tyre low on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,233 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 ZWA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

VU04 ZWA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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