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LX04 JXE

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 JXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 90,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,920 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 21 May 2018 77,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 66,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 57,424 miles

n/s/f inner ball joint got slight play.

o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 1 May 2014 48,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,153 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,153 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,015 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake discs all round slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,397 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underneath due to sheilds fitted!

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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LX04 JXE 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 94.4%.

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 LX04 JXE, 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

How do I check the history of LX04 JXE?

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What year was LX04 JXE registered?

LX04 JXE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 April 2004.

Is LX04 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 JXE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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