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M3 PXR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,400 mi
Last recorded93,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,400 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 93,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,641 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,569 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,295 miles

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of vehicle structure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,966 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,165 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,590 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 59,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,594 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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M3 PXR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXR, 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 M3 PXR registered?

M3 PXR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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