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MF04 CMY

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 96,773 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,817 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,645 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre side wall has a minor defect

offside rear tyre side wall has a minor defect

offside ront tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,645 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre side wall has a minor defect

offside rear tyre side wall has a minor defect

offside ront tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,584 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,043 miles

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

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

brake wear warning lamp on

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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MF04 CMY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MF04 CMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF04 CMY registered?

MF04 CMY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MF04 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 CMY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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