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100 XJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 XJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,248 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Coming On with position Lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Coming On with position Lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,637 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,889 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,635 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,529 miles

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

Fail 14 Oct 2014 63,527 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

side windows tinted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,771 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp level sensor linkage broken

rear exhaust silencer flange split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,875 miles

All Side Windows Front And Rear Darkly Tinted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,875 miles

All Side Windows Front And Rear Darkly Tinted

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,190 miles

Offside front tyre slightly wearing from outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,732 miles

front discs very much on limit

front pads very much on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,660 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,433 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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100 XJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 100 XJ, 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 100 XJ registered?

100 XJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is 100 XJ safe to buy?

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