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M3 XUC

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 112,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on the outer sidewall and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and is slightly damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 108,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 108,011 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall kerb nicked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 107,646 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall kerb nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald, nearly worn through to cords*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,627 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,627 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 34,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 34,296 miles

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

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 XUC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M3 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

M3 XUC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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