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H12 LYF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 111,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine also intermittently missfiring. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works then goes out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor split around rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works then goes out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Catalytic converter has bolts missing that hold it to centre section.

Gearbox fault warning light on.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside. ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamps holding rear silencer to centre section cracked and missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,857 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

eml lamp on

Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

eml lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,376 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil around undertray

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,130 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s anti roll bar d bushes worn

power steering pipes slight misting of oil

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s and o/s anti roll bar d bushes worn

power steering pipes slight misting of oil

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,164 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 74,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,254 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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H12 LYF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 H12 LYF, 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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H12 LYF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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