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FX04 XLE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,400 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,442 miles

rear support bar insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2015 69,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper cut slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2011 63,184 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper cut slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,176 miles

advise two front wipers

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,280 miles

o/s wing repeater light nearly white light showing

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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FX04 XLE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX04 XLE, 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 FX04 XLE registered?

FX04 XLE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is FX04 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 XLE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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