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BN54 YGW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp flange cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp flange cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,809 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,277 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,127 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

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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BN54 YGW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN54 YGW, 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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BN54 YGW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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