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M3 YHF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,285 miles

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

Rear oil leaks differential

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear oil leaks differential

Pass 17 May 2024 114,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 112,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 111,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,246 miles

Advise rear brake pipe is corroded front to rear

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,841 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,841 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,221 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rtear brake discs slightly pitting

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,898 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,042 miles

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,889 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,172 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 YHF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

M3 YHF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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