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WK04 YYX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,480 miles

Offside Front Headlight leveling device faulty

Fail 11 Jun 2025 116,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlight leveling device faulty

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,493 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of main line (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of main line (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,133 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 19 Apr 2012 63,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,225 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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WK04 YYX 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 95%.

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 WK04 YYX, 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 WK04 YYX registered?

WK04 YYX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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