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SR04 YCH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,736 mi
Last recorded51,736 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 51,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 46,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 45,107 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 43,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,291 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 13,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 2,152 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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SR04 YCH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SR04 YCH, 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 SR04 YCH registered?

SR04 YCH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is SR04 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR04 YCH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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