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OY04 XXN

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,320 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 125,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fractured springs has rubbed inner side wall of tyre not down to chords but will require replacing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 124,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 124,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,284 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 123,284 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure bolts insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 119,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 119,212 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing macpherson strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,700 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 114,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn & separating from race (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn & separating from race (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 107,778 miles

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

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 102,573 miles

rear exhaust box clamps both split in half

Fail 5 May 2015 102,573 miles

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

rear exhaust box clamps both split in half

Pass 16 May 2014 97,503 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 97,376 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 93,863 miles

n/s/f rim protector cut (no cords showing)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 86,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre rim protector ripped but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,373 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre rim protector ripped but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,450 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,431 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

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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OY04 XXN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 OY04 XXN, 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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OY04 XXN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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