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OY54 YHL

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 YHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,889 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,258 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear slight corrosion to rear exhaust flange joints

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,426 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,624 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,624 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear exhaust silencer clamps broken

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,268 miles

osf tyre very much on limit

Fail 10 Oct 2007 16,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,261 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,238 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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OY54 YHL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY54 YHL, 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 OY54 YHL registered?

OY54 YHL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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