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BA04 HYM

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,981 mi
Last recorded69,981 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 HYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,981 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,272 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear number plates discoloured

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and scored

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and on the legal limit

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2008 59,411 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear number plates discoloured

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and scored

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and on the legal limit

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,013 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 51,013 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BA04 HYM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BA04 HYM, 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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What year was BA04 HYM registered?

BA04 HYM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is BA04 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 HYM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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