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WF04 TVY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 TVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 90,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 89,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,351 miles

Both rear upper ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Unable to check rear seat belts due to roll cage

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,673 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge and near limit

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,576 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

different profiles on tyres on axles

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

different profiles on tyres on axles

Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,591 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 55,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,472 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,816 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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WF04 TVY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WF04 TVY, 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

How do I check the history of WF04 TVY?

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What year was WF04 TVY registered?

WF04 TVY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is WF04 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 TVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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