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R16 YRE

2004 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 YRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 130,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 130,753 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 129,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 126,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,081 miles

both rear exhaust flanges are broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 116,151 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 116,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 112,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,155 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R16 YRE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R16 YRE, 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 R16 YRE registered?

R16 YRE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is R16 YRE safe to buy?

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