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Y4 NNJ

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 NNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 83,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,496 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 79,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,684 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken from rear to center box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,695 miles

advise front discs worn (lipped)

advise rear discs surface corrosion

advise very slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,695 miles

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

advise front discs worn (lipped)

advise rear discs surface corrosion

advise very slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,578 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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Y4 NNJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y4 NNJ, 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 Y4 NNJ registered?

Y4 NNJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is Y4 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 NNJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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