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J44 YKU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 115,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,177 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 104,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower small windscreen crack

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp broken but system not leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,530 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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J44 YKU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J44 YKU, 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 J44 YKU registered?

J44 YKU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is J44 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 YKU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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