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VU04 ZWY

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,566 mi
Last recorded71,566 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both centre and rear exhuast flanges cracked but not leaking

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre chunk taken out sidewall

underside rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,156 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 62,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,173 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 ZWY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZWY, 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.

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What year was VU04 ZWY registered?

VU04 ZWY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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