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M3 YTL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 125,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,918 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 97,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear diff has major oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,998 miles

both rear silencer clamps broken but exhaust secure

Pass 19 Jan 2013 83,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,352 miles

front discs worn and front pads very low

rear exhaust and centre clamps deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs ridged & worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,826 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 YTL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

M3 YTL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is M3 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YTL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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