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M3 YOA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 120,417 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,915 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,915 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,361 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,691 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH ()

Shields fitted underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,691 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH ()

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Shields fitted underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,968 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,968 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust bracket fractured but not blowing

Pass 1 May 2014 82,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 68,116 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)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 68,116 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 64,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 60,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,266 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)

Fail 19 May 2009 52,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 43,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,566 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 YOA 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 77.8%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

M3 YOA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is M3 YOA safe to buy?

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