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M3 XYU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,530 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,694 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,123 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 79,905 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,402 miles

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

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

both front seats backs loose

brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 11 May 2010 50,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,275 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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M3 XYU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 XYU, 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 M3 XYU registered?

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

Is M3 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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