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YG04 EYY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,921 mi
Last recorded46,921 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 EYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,904 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 43,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 43,998 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,259 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

rear exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,787 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s wing repeater secured with tape

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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YG04 EYY 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 85%.

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 YG04 EYY, 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 YG04 EYY registered?

YG04 EYY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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