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R666 BYT

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,509 mi
Last recorded109,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 BYT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 109,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 106,447 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,700 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,449 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,278 miles

both front and rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,278 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front and rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,741 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,723 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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R666 BYT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R666 BYT, 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 R666 BYT registered?

R666 BYT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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