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YD04 FXX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (225/40/19, 93Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 99,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 82,718 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2019 68,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,658 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R Inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 36,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R Inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,576 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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YD04 FXX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YD04 FXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD04 FXX registered?

YD04 FXX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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