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LW04 YYF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YYF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,398 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 84,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam XENON BULB AND HEADLIGHT NEEDS TO COME OUTDUE TO WIRES BEHIND THE CAP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,948 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 70,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,463 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and have cuts on sidewalls

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and have cuts on sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,249 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to limit,punctured and has inner side wall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,270 miles

osr tyre

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 32,448 miles

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

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,196 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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LW04 YYF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LW04 YYF, 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 LW04 YYF registered?

LW04 YYF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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