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WU04 ZBN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,117 mi
Last recorded82,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 ZBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 82,117 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,272 miles

brake pipes have maintance grease

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

under seal on underneth of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,067 miles

maintance grease on brake pipes

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

underneth of vehicle has been treated with under seal

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust tail box flange clamps split

Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust tail box flange clamps split

Pass 31 May 2016 74,353 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust securing flange split open

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2016 74,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear exhaust securing flange split open

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,669 miles

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 6 Apr 2015 70,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,188 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,150 miles

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

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

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

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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WU04 ZBN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WU04 ZBN, 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 WU04 ZBN registered?

WU04 ZBN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 ZBN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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