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F5 BDX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 68,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 67,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 65,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,681 miles

offside front wheel tight to turn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,392 miles

both rear tyre have abnormal wear on inner edges

both rear tyres perished aqnd starting to split in the tread area

tpms show incorrect tyre pressure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,765 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight play felt at offside front wheel possibly tie rod arm

Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolent low warning light on

offside front tyre perished and uneven wear

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight play felt at offside front wheel possibly tie rod arm

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,752 miles

offside front suspenion sensor for headlight level adaption broken

Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front suspenion sensor for headlight level adaption broken

Pass 19 Dec 2009 49,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,945 miles

front brake discs lipped/wearing

some corrosion on rear brake discs

offside front tyre split in tread area and worn/wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2007 41,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,339 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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F5 BDX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F5 BDX, 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 F5 BDX registered?

F5 BDX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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