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PY04 DFD

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,963 mi
Last recorded38,963 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 DFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,590 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,590 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,809 miles

both front tyres wearing on innner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,225 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges slightly.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 17,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 12,546 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,492 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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PY04 DFD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY04 DFD, 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 PY04 DFD registered?

PY04 DFD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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The MOT history for PY04 DFD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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