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M3 XXN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,238 mi
Last recorded120,238 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 118,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,508 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,605 miles

brake pad warning light on

exhaust middle pipes to rear silencer clamps corroded and broken, but still secure and no blows

front brake pads worn and near limit

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and bald on outer edge

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,518 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust middle pipes to rear silencer clamps corroded and broken, but still secure and no blows

front brake pads worn and near limit

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and bald on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,918 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,086 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 26 Jun 2007 34,336 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 XXN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

M3 XXN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is M3 XXN safe to buy?

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