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YX04 RXF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 124,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 123,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 121,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,783 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,435 miles

front tyres low edges

under shields fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,588 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,758 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play n/s inner track rod

Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,632 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 69,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 63,863 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,056 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall - no cords showing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,689 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 33,688 miles

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

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

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

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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YX04 RXF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX04 RXF, 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 YX04 RXF registered?

YX04 RXF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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