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AE04 XNX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 XNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

New MOT to correct previous typo on mileage, in December. Correct mileage at time of previous test was: 89660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

brake pipe at nearside rear,over rear axle to offside corroded(exact amount unknown due to hidden in clip)-advise renewing asap

front tyres near the limit

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,399 miles

brake pipe at nearside rear,over rear axle to offside corroded(exact amount unknown due to hidden in clip)-advise renewing asap

front tyres near the limit

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,939 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,128 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,768 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,346 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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AE04 XNX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE04 XNX, 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 AE04 XNX registered?

AE04 XNX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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