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PE04 XFA

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 XFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,947 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,934 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PE04 XFA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE04 XFA, 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 PE04 XFA registered?

PE04 XFA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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