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FE54 YLN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,785 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,834 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 225/40x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,399 miles

n/s parking brake requires attention low effort close to limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe badly corroded on limit at time of test ATTENTION VERY SOON

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 15 Mar 2014 62,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s parking brake requires attention low effort close to limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe badly corroded on limit at time of test ATTENTION VERY SOON

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,883 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,742 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,756 miles

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

clamp on rear exhaust broken

Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

clamp on rear exhaust broken

front tyres worn very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,230 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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FE54 YLN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE54 YLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 YLN registered?

FE54 YLN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is FE54 YLN safe to buy?

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