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WA04 XVR

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 XVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,004 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,512 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,900 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but still serviceable.

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but still serviceable.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,900 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but still serviceable.

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded but still serviceable.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,643 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,320 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

engine management warning lamp illuminated

low tyre pressure indicator illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

engine management warning lamp illuminated

low tyre pressure indicator illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,173 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,837 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WA04 XVR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA04 XVR, 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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WA04 XVR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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