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R3 YAD

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,902 mi
Last recorded57,902 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 YAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 57,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 56,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,391 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim no action required (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damage no cords showing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage no cords showing

Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm only (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres offer little or no grip

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,979 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in O/S steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,197 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,252 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 30 Jan 2007 27,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,447 miles

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

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

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

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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R3 YAD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R3 YAD, 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 R3 YAD registered?

R3 YAD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is R3 YAD safe to buy?

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