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M3 BYS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 104,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 104,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,499 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 26,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,147 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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M3 BYS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M3 BYS, 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 M3 BYS registered?

M3 BYS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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The MOT history for M3 BYS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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