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M123 CYA

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,755 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight side wall damage

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight side wall damage

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

offside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,174 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 23,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,065 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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M123 CYA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M123 CYA, 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 M123 CYA registered?

M123 CYA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is M123 CYA safe to buy?

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