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BD04 FYE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 82,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,165 miles

nsf indicator lense cracked but not showing white light

Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,085 miles

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

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

nsf indicator lense cracked but not showing white light

Pass 28 May 2009 62,143 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,440 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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BD04 FYE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD04 FYE, 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 BD04 FYE registered?

BD04 FYE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is BD04 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 FYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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