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LD04 XDW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 43,219 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 43,219 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 43,197 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 39,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 38,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 35,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,114 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 18,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 9,380 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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LD04 XDW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LD04 XDW, 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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What year was LD04 XDW registered?

LD04 XDW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LD04 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 XDW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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