BMW M3 WF04UPM has 31 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 BMW M3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 286,811 miles 6 months ago on Monday 27th October 2025 at 09:05.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WF04UPM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 2026286,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Warning Lamp Illuminated
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Central Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2025286,811 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Tpms Warning Lamp Illuminated
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Central Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202427TH OCTOBER 2025276,508 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2024276,508 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202327TH OCTOBER 2024261,280 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Engine Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Differential Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Centre Screen, Less Than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Interior Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Cv Boot Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 2023251,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perished
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Multiple Chips Throughout Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2022251,407 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Seriously Discoloured But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Multiple Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perished
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative Broken At Lower Arm (4.1.5 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202127TH OCTOBER 2022242,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Multi Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Park Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2021242,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Multi Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Park Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202027TH OCTOBER 2021232,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slightly Stretched
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Offside Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2020232,842 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slightly Stretched
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MINOR - Offside Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH APRIL 201926TH OCTOBER 2020217,394 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2019217,394 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 201826TH APRIL 2019206,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
FAILED23RD APRIL 2018206,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
PASSED13TH APRIL 201726TH APRIL 2018198,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
FAILED12TH APRIL 2017198,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Left To Right (3.6.b.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  12. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes Along Side Of Fuel Tank (3.6.b.2c)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure
PASSED11TH APRIL 201626TH APRIL 2017190,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED8TH APRIL 201526TH APRIL 2016183,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201426TH APRIL 2015173,719 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 2014173,719 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201326TH APRIL 2014162,062 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 201226TH APRIL 2013145,919 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201126TH APRIL 2012127,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH APRIL 2011127,669 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201025TH APRIL 2011117,677 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD APRIL 200924TH APRIL 2010100,633 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED17TH APRIL 2009100,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED25TH APRIL 200824TH APRIL 200987,464 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Under Arch Plastic Shielding Damaged And Is Quite Close To Tyre But Not Fouling.
PASSED25TH APRIL 200724TH APRIL 200866,212 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED18TH APRIL 200766,026 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Plastic Shielding Under Wheel Arch/behind Bumper Is Broken And Hanging Down.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WF04UPM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

WF04UPM MOT Comments

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WF04UPM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 286,811 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,658 miles

WF04UPM FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration WF04UPM was manufactured on Saturday 24th April 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 286,811 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,658 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Bmw M3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WF04UPM has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 100 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 24 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WF04UPM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WF04UPM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WF04UPM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 WF04UPM does have Tax. Read more

When does WF04UPM Tax expire?

The current Tax for WF04UPM will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WF04UPM MOT expire?

The current MOT for WF04UPM will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 27th October 2026. Read more

When did WF04UPM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WF04UPM was on Monday 27th October 2025 at 09:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WF04UPM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WF04UPM we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WF04UPM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WF04UPM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WF04UPM?

WF04UPM is registered as a 2004 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has WF04UPM done?

The odometer reading for WF04UPM at the last MOT in October 2025 was 286,811 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,658 miles per year. Read more

How old is WF04UPM?

The vehicle WF04UPM was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 24th April 2004. Read more

What colour is WF04UPM?

The official colour of WF04UPM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does WF04UPM have?

WF04UPM has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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