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VX53 ZKR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 105,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 102,810 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

both sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,106 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,724 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre to rear joint flange broken but not leaking.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre to rear joint flange broken but not leaking.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,439 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,959 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 3 Apr 2014 66,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,591 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,677 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,252 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake disc's worn--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

both front brake pads low and only just mot pass---REC URGENT ATTENTION

drivers wiper blade wind deflector loose

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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VX53 ZKR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VX53 ZKR, 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 VX53 ZKR registered?

VX53 ZKR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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