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AK04 UKX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,525 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,902 miles

Front PROP RUBBER MOUNT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,239 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,239 miles

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

CONTINENTAL CONTI SPORT CONTACT 225/40/ZR19

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly from inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,042 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,217 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

near side rear tyre has one nail in tread

offside rear tyre has two nails in tread

slight movment at offside front steering rack tie rod

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,830 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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AK04 UKX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK04 UKX, 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 AK04 UKX registered?

AK04 UKX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is AK04 UKX safe to buy?

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