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FY54 YYW

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 74,432 miles

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

link rod on offside front lower suspension arm deteriorated

some corrosion with all front suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,246 miles

Front surface rust on suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip windscreen within limit

slight oil weep rear diff seal

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,068 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,410 miles

under trays fitted unable to see all components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,976 miles

n/s/r to front brake pipe rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer has securing clamp broken on n/s

Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,399 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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FY54 YYW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY54 YYW, 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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FY54 YYW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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