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M3 YFX

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 132,973 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,378 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,471 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 10 Sep 2015 89,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,656 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 55,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,880 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 YFX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX?

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What year was M3 YFX registered?

M3 YFX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is M3 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YFX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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