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YE04 WOX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

196,926 mi
Last recorded196,926 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 WOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 196,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2025 193,354 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 190,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 185,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 181,950 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 179,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 176,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 175,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 171,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 170,093 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 159,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

Rear Both rear tyres @ 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,197 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer wall and a small cut on the inner wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,498 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust not leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in nearside rear suspension.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in nearside rear suspension.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,863 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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YE04 WOX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YE04 WOX, 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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YE04 WOX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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