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WV04 ABU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,581 mi
Last recorded130,581 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ABU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust not joined to system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 1 May 2014 96,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 90,715 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRE S WERARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR EXHAUST 2 CLAMPS CRACKED

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,773 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,380 miles

All tyres worn on both outer and inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 49,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,686 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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WV04 ABU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WV04 ABU, 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 WV04 ABU registered?

WV04 ABU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WV04 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 ABU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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