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M3 XYT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,978 mi
Last recorded80,978 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased and starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 76,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust cat joint fixing bolts corroded & some missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,077 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 64,665 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,213 miles

front brakes 22% out of balance

Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,293 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 XYT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

M3 XYT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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