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OY04 XXP

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,612 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 125,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 118,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 103,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,799 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,799 miles

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

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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OY04 XXP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY04 XXP, 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 OY04 XXP registered?

OY04 XXP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is OY04 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY04 XXP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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