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M3 YBU

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,159 mi
Last recorded35,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,149 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,805 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 27,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,207 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,882 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 YBU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

M3 YBU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is M3 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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