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HY04 TYH

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 TYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,078 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,867 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal is slightly perishing.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,721 miles

Offside Front headlamp leveling device coroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 111,366 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,389 miles

rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,799 miles

brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,279 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 79,400 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,993 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 78,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,320 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,079 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,558 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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HY04 TYH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY04 TYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY04 TYH registered?

HY04 TYH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is HY04 TYH safe to buy?

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