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KE04 YTF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 103,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,496 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

upper and lower covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front caliper seals deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,062 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,307 miles

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

Nail in tyre NSF ()

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

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

Oil leak differential ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres are stretched as narrower than original fitment.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 99,307 miles

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

Nail in tyre NSF ()

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak differential ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres are stretched as narrower than original fitment.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,995 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,221 miles

both front tyres worn on edge advise replace

rear discs rusty scored advise replace

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edge advise replace

n/s/f fog light broken

rear discs rusty scored advise replace

rear pads worn advise replace

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,980 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,262 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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KE04 YTF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KE04 YTF, 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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KE04 YTF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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