2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · FL53 BKX
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13/01/2004. Recorded mileage 132,540 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 3246cc
FL53 BKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 132,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FL53 BKX Mileage History
- 28/10/2021126,812 mi
- 28/10/2021126,812 mi
- 16/04/2025127,030 mi+218 mi
- 02/04/2026132,540 mi+5,510 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FL53 BKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (FL53 BKX) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FL53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FL53BKX.
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
YARIS
MAZDA
B SERIES
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
MX-5