2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · VK04 XTX
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 129,302 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
VK04 XTX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 129,302 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: Below Average
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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.
VK04 XTX Mileage History
- 23/03/200743,880 mi
- 08/05/200851,296 mi+7,416 mi
- 09/04/200956,204 mi+4,908 mi
- 03/11/200961,006 mi+4,802 mi
- 29/10/201075,150 mi+14,144 mi
- 17/08/201175,319 mi+169 mi
- 18/08/201175,319 mi
- 20/07/201278,271 mi+2,952 mi
- 16/08/201380,846 mi+2,575 mi
- 12/08/201488,317 mi+7,471 mi
- 17/08/201597,337 mi+9,020 mi
- 25/07/2016106,660 mi+9,323 mi
- 07/08/2017114,336 mi+7,676 mi
- 08/09/2018120,313 mi+5,977 mi
- 29/02/2020125,808 mi+5,495 mi
- 20/11/2020128,485 mi+2,677 mi
- 19/01/2022128,727 mi+242 mi
- 01/06/2023128,779 mi+52 mi
- 27/06/2024129,302 mi+523 mi
Average of roughly 4,948 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
VK04 XTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (VK04 XTX) between March 2007 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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.
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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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.
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