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P9 LYB

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 LYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,554 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,904 miles

front door mirrors deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding away

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,904 miles

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

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

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

front door mirrors deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding away

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,591 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,617 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,564 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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P9 LYB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P9 LYB, 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 P9 LYB registered?

P9 LYB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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