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VX04 XFZ

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,139 mi
Last recorded91,139 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 XFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3m also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,101 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,440 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,440 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,103 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,557 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

rear discs badly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 25,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,802 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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VX04 XFZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VX04 XFZ, 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 VX04 XFZ registered?

VX04 XFZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 XFZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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