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WP04 WXC

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 WXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at rear silencer and ex manifold to system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 71,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,059 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,082 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 32,659 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 32,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,705 miles

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

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

higher than normal rear brake inbalance

nail in offside rear tyre outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,390 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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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WP04 WXC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WP04 WXC, 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 WP04 WXC registered?

WP04 WXC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is WP04 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 WXC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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