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M3 FYJ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 163,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 162,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 161,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 157,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 153,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 153,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 148,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between pump and o/side front flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 148,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between pump and o/side front flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 140,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on.

Fail 4 May 2020 140,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,403 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of n/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of o/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15% (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width Incorectly spaced. (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to outer wall of o/side rear tyre.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint. (7.1.2)

Inside of n/side front tyre tread slightly deforming.

Nail in o/side rear tyre tread.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/side front tyre devoid of tread on inside of tread.

Pass 13 May 2015 98,065 miles

Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Fail 12 May 2015 98,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 15 May 2014 89,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,869 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,869 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FYJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M3 FYJ, 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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M3 FYJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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