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JY04 SEY

2014 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,888 mi
Last recorded48,888 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY04 SEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 42,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 38,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 30,902 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 30,360 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 26,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 26,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 24,956 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2018 19,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,335 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 14,272 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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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JY04 SEY is a 2014 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 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 JY04 SEY, 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 12 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JY04 SEY registered?

JY04 SEY is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is JY04 SEY safe to buy?

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