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RA04 YKX

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 114,263 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 112,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,673 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s parking brake down on performance

Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s parking brake down on performance

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,181 miles

brake wear light on

tpms light on

Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,181 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

brake wear light on

tpms light on

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,276 miles

Nearside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 109,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,186 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 90,350 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,331 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,420 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2012 84,751 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads worn low.rear disc are rusted and scored.

Pass 25 May 2011 80,774 miles

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edge

off side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,092 miles

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

both rear tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,594 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,881 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 YKX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RA04 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

RA04 YKX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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