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M88 NNY

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 83,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,630 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 67,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,620 miles

hand brake imbalanced, sindscreen chipped, front tyres wear at limit, rub marks t rear inner arches, light level adjuster insecure o/s front

Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake imbalanced, sindscreen chipped, front tyres wear at limit, rub marks t rear inner arches, light level adjuster insecure o/s front

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,035 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded but exhaust still secure at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 49,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,210 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,733 miles

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

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

rear differential oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,733 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear differential oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,510 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 14 Oct 2008 36,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,599 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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M88 NNY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M88 NNY, 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 M88 NNY registered?

M88 NNY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is M88 NNY safe to buy?

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