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AO04 MRX

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 94,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 93,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,395 miles

tpms light on

Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2017 83,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,213 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low both edges.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts front tyre treads.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,908 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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AO04 MRX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO04 MRX, 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 AO04 MRX registered?

AO04 MRX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is AO04 MRX safe to buy?

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