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MX04 FTJ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,370 mi
Last recorded125,370 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 FTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 118,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,992 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,057 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,431 miles

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

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

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

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 17 Nov 2012 78,951 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Nov 2010 64,096 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread low at edges

Fail 11 Nov 2010 64,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread low at edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,897 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter perished and has a small split

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,828 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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MX04 FTJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MX04 FTJ, 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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MX04 FTJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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