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M3 TFY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 TFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,825 miles

rear brake disks pitted

tyre pressure light displayed

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near and offside (4.3.3 (b))

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

tyre pressure dashboard indicator light displayed

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,583 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,544 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 87,533 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,183 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,674 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 TFY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

M3 TFY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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