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FY04 YFW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,548 mi
Last recorded119,548 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YFW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 117,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,079 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2010 49,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 49,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,689 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 23,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,648 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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FY04 YFW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY04 YFW, 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 FY04 YFW registered?

FY04 YFW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is FY04 YFW safe to buy?

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