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M3 VGX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,079 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 73,490 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 73,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH LIGHTS (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,531 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 66,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 53,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S FRONT HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,631 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 VGX 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 66.7%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

M3 VGX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is M3 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VGX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 VGX have outstanding finance?

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