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FM04 XRS

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 XRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed

Pass 23 May 2024 91,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 91,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 91,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 86,600 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,076 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 1 Oct 2013 74,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,657 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componan ts

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,558 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FM04 XRS 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 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FM04 XRS, 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 FM04 XRS registered?

FM04 XRS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is FM04 XRS safe to buy?

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