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LV04 YSY

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 YSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,336 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 89,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 82,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,940 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 79,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,264 miles

plastic cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,234 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,711 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,792 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,284 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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LV04 YSY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV04 YSY, 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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What year was LV04 YSY registered?

LV04 YSY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is LV04 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 YSY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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