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AHY 6N

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 6N
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,137 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 129,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 93,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

tyre warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged + tyre slight damage to outer side wall (4.2.A.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 91,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged + tyre slight damage to outer side wall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,855 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,919 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,571 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,556 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 17 Jul 2009 66,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,704 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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AHY 6N is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHY 6N, 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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AHY 6N is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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