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J888 JYG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 94,086 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 91,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 89,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,439 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 81,059 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,381 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,442 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,910 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,113 miles

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

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

brakes tested by taply

Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,899 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,688 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 37,686 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 35,827 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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J888 JYG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J888 JYG, 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 J888 JYG registered?

J888 JYG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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