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WA04 YNY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,549 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 96,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,651 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,636 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,127 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,832 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/zr19 o/s/f , 235/35/zr19 n/s/f. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,422 miles

Left hand rear outer trailing arm outer bush slight weak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,422 miles

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

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Left hand rear outer trailing arm outer bush slight weak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,294 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 28 Feb 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2008 31,484 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 31,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,235 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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WA04 YNY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA04 YNY, 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 WA04 YNY registered?

WA04 YNY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is WA04 YNY safe to buy?

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