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FM04 YOF

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 80,890 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 80,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective SHARP EDGE (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured INNER BEAD CRACKED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,568 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 76,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear cracking to inner tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,535 miles

slight split offside rear tyre outside wall

some corrosion to rear of nearside @ offside front to rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,535 miles

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

slight split offside rear tyre outside wall

some corrosion to rear of nearside @ offside front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,567 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,914 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,971 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,773 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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FM04 YOF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM04 YOF, 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 FM04 YOF registered?

FM04 YOF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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