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EJ04 ZYH

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,604 mi
Last recorded91,604 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 91,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,865 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,867 miles

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

nearside front Tyre worn to legal limit, advise immediate attention.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,596 miles

near side front tyre approx 2mm tread depth on edge of tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,396 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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EJ04 ZYH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EJ04 ZYH, 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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What year was EJ04 ZYH registered?

EJ04 ZYH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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