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RA04 RYY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 RYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 112,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leak from propshaft seal

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2018 95,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

warning lights on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 89,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,012 miles

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall slight damage

offside rear tyre outter sidewall slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 27 May 2010 52,337 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 29 May 2009 46,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,922 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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RA04 RYY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA04 RYY, 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 RA04 RYY registered?

RA04 RYY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is RA04 RYY safe to buy?

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