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RO04 YWX

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 YWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,746 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,623 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 53,311 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/front tyre worn both edges

o/s/front tyre bald inner & nearly bald outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,329 miles

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inside edge

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread inside edge & tread on 1.6mm limit

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

o/s/r tyre cut to sidewall inside edge & tread on 2mm

slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

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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RO04 YWX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO04 YWX, 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 RO04 YWX registered?

RO04 YWX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is RO04 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 YWX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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