2004 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · FX04 TYY
2004 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 61,072 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX04 TYY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 61,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX04 TYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW M3 (FX04 TYY) between July 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”.
FX04 TYY Mileage History
- 24/07/200715,188 mi
- 26/07/200715,301 mi+113 mi
- 11/07/200816,673 mi+1,372 mi
- 27/07/200918,193 mi+1,520 mi
- 19/07/201019,522 mi+1,329 mi
- 11/08/201120,703 mi+1,181 mi
- 12/08/201120,703 mi
- 22/03/201224,549 mi+3,846 mi
- 06/03/201326,916 mi+2,367 mi
- 07/03/201326,916 mi
- 05/04/201429,940 mi+3,024 mi
- 24/09/201430,504 mi+564 mi
- 13/03/201532,464 mi+1,960 mi
- 23/06/201638,881 mi+6,417 mi
- 21/07/201639,034 mi+153 mi
- 22/07/201639,051 mi+17 mi
- 11/08/201742,874 mi+3,823 mi
- 15/08/201845,673 mi+2,799 mi
- 19/08/201949,162 mi+3,489 mi
- 30/08/201949,194 mi+32 mi
- 14/08/202053,738 mi+4,544 mi
- 08/09/202053,994 mi+256 mi
- 22/09/202155,673 mi+1,679 mi
- 22/09/202155,674 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/202257,255 mi+1,581 mi
- 04/01/202458,543 mi+1,288 mi
- 23/06/202559,906 mi+1,363 mi
- 29/06/202661,071 mi+1,165 mi
- 14/07/202661,072 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,418 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)Serious
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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