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WU04 XXR

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,405 mi
Last recorded22,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 22,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 22,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 21,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 20,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,950 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,557 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 18,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

tpms light on

traction control light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,858 miles

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,066 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,636 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 8,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WU04 XXR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU04 XXR, 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 WU04 XXR registered?

WU04 XXR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 XXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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