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M3 XBY

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,327 mi
Last recorded48,327 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 48,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,261 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 48,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,095 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,769 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,369 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 XBY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 XBY, 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

How do I check the history of M3 XBY?

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What year was M3 XBY registered?

M3 XBY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is M3 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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