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LD04 XST

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XST
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,298 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 56,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,349 miles

fuel cap seal cracked slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,783 miles

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,503 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front wiper blade worn.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside front tyre wall damaged

unable to fully check for wheel bearing roughness due to dif locking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,526 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

unable to fully check for wheel bearing roughness due to dif locking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,430 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,430 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,161 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,161 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XST is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

LD04 XST is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is LD04 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 XST shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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