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M3 YCF

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,633 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,664 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 84,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,507 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre on the outter wall

back box clamp broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight damage to outter kirbing band on n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,891 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,611 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,692 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 46,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,724 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 YCF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YCF, 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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M3 YCF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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