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M3 YDJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 118,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 118,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

washer light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

washer light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2014 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,586 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 48,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 48,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,053 miles

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

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

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

damage to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,809 miles

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 YDJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

M3 YDJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is M3 YDJ safe to buy?

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