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M3 WEX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,096 mi
Last recorded115,096 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,201 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,439 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,084 miles

front brake imbalance 20% only just acceptible

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5 mm of tread remaining

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5 mm of tread remaining

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,880 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 90,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 90,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,097 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,350 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,920 miles

Air bag SRS light on

Horn switch hard to operate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,918 miles

Air bag light on

Brake fluid low

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

Horn swithch hard to operate

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 34,916 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Air bag light on

Brake fluid low

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

Horn swithch hard to operate

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,520 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,940 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 WEX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEX, 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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M3 WEX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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