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FL53 BKX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 132,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative / linkage damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,812 miles

all tyres low on tread

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,812 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

all tyres low on tread

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 7 Jul 2021 126,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2021 126,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,128 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,349 miles

front shockabsorbers soft

nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded just a pass

non standard brake hoses

non standard suspension

Pass 9 Aug 2015 108,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,212 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,298 miles

advise both front brake pipes perished

advise both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,477 miles

advise bolt from centre exhaust missing but exhaust still secure

advise both rear tyres wearing on legal limit

advise front brake hosses slightly perished

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise oil leaks

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,864 miles

both sides rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,410 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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FL53 BKX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL53 BKX, 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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FL53 BKX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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