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SR04 YDE

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 YDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 95,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached fouling front tyre (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,748 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,282 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,909 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,864 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2007 40,222 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 YDE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SR04 YDE, 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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SR04 YDE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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