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OX04 BUU

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 139,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,420 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,587 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 101,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,891 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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OX04 BUU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OX04 BUU, 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 OX04 BUU registered?

OX04 BUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is OX04 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX04 BUU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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