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M3 XUL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 133,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 132,850 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 132,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 132,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,683 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,388 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 107,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 15 May 2012 100,739 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

brake pad wear indicator light is on

Fail 14 May 2012 100,737 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

brake pad wear indicator light is on

Pass 11 May 2011 91,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 78,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 66,969 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 66,949 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 XUL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

M3 XUL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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