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DC04 UOV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 150,816 miles

N/S & O/S Rear discs corroded & pitted

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 146,045 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 146,021 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/Front foglamp damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,927 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded middle metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,475 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,830 miles

os rear exh box mount partialy split

park brake lever high

slight misting to diff out put seals

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,309 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,309 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,244 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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DC04 UOV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC04 UOV, 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 DC04 UOV registered?

DC04 UOV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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