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M4 XFJ

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 XFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,912 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge 2254019 93yx/l (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 2553519 96yx/l (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 129,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 128,387 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 126,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,575 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,440 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 14 Dec 2013 102,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,503 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,077 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 15 Nov 2010 82,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,820 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise rear silencer bracket os rubber brocken

advise rear tyres 2m low

Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise rear silencer bracket os rubber brocken

advise rear tyres 2m low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 37,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,167 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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M4 XFJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M4 XFJ, 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 M4 XFJ registered?

M4 XFJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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