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FB04 YLH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 YLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,005 miles

BOTH head lamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting operation

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,004 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower LARGE UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

large under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2023 87,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

large under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,904 miles

Central Rear slight diff oil seepage

Fail 6 Jan 2022 83,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear slight diff oil seepage

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,052 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))

Slight mist around rear diff

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,021 miles

Mist of oil around rear diff.

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,021 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mist of oil around rear diff.

TPMS warning light on.

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,917 miles

Front brake disc wearing thin

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc wearing thin

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,894 miles

Oil leak from rear diff area

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,894 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff area

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,074 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp on rear silencer corroded and partly broken

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 6 May 2014 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust clamp at entry to rear silencer is corroded and small piece missing.

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

Rear brake disc pads are wearing thin.

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Slight play in offside rear suspension, bottom wishbone, outer bush.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,484 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,624 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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FB04 YLH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FB04 YLH, 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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FB04 YLH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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