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FY04 VXM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,622 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 74,796 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 72,930 miles

rear silencer exhaust clamps poor condition

Fail 8 May 2019 72,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip bulb, working intermittently (4.1.4 (a))

rear silencer exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 14 May 2018 72,267 miles

rear diff leaking slightly offside

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 72,267 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear diff leaking slightly offside

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 70,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,897 miles

both front tyres cracked

rear diff(main oil seal) leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked

rear diff(main oil seal) leaking

Pass 15 May 2014 64,799 miles

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes by left-hand fuel tank

Pass 3 May 2013 62,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 56,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,881 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,868 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,622 miles

engine oil low

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,591 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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FY04 VXM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY04 VXM, 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 FY04 VXM registered?

FY04 VXM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is FY04 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 VXM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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