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FA04 YDF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,344 mi
Last recorded164,344 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 162,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,555 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 152,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,607 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 143,219 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,272 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes very heavily corroded unable to fully assess with corrosion tool recommend replacement asap

Fail 18 Dec 2017 126,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes very heavily corroded unable to fully assess with corrosion tool recommend replacement asap

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,730 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 106,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,268 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,246 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,057 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear silencer inner clamp part fractured

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s f tyre scrubbed outer edge Advise replace ASAP

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,356 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)

front tyres featering on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,107 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,083 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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FA04 YDF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA04 YDF, 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 FA04 YDF registered?

FA04 YDF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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