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WF04 VDV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,847 mi
Last recorded111,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 111,847 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,468 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,034 miles

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil laek Diff area

Rear pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,869 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on edge also all tyres have minor side wall damage

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,572 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,107 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,791 miles

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

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 VDV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VDV, 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 WF04 VDV registered?

WF04 VDV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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