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M3 CXD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,626 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 70,626 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 70,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 66,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 65,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 62,671 miles

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,961 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre side wall cut.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,961 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre side wall cut.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rears

tyre pressure monitor system light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rears

tyre pressure monitor system light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,003 miles

Front tyres are perished in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear differential seal appears to be leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,887 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,042 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 12 Dec 2007 31,959 miles

offside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

slight damage to kerb rim on offside front tyre

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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M3 CXD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M3 CXD, 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 M3 CXD registered?

M3 CXD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is M3 CXD safe to buy?

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