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FX53 POU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 POU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 100,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,183 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,971 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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FX53 POU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX53 POU, 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 FX53 POU registered?

FX53 POU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is FX53 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 POU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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