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M300 OYE

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 98,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,767 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 83,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,459 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M300 OYE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M300 OYE, 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 M300 OYE registered?

M300 OYE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is M300 OYE safe to buy?

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