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A19 FYY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 108,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,520 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,519 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,919 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,375 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,924 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,774 miles

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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A19 FYY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A19 FYY, 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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A19 FYY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is A19 FYY safe to buy?

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