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M3 XJY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,780 miles

exhaust system clamps poor

Fail 20 Jul 2022 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,048 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,387 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,387 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,004 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,137 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,137 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,522 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2011 48,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,477 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,580 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,229 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 XJY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XJY, 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 M3 XJY registered?

M3 XJY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is M3 XJY safe to buy?

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