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SR04 YGM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 91,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,109 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 90,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,551 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 88,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 85,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,994 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,554 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,737 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,970 miles

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

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

noted front and rear number plate characters are formed of a carbon fibre finish but are still easy to read and just meet mot requirements

Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

noted front and rear number plate characters are formed of a carbon fibre finish but are still easy to read and just meet mot requirements

Pass 29 May 2013 75,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 75,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2013 75,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,627 miles

number plates have raised letters, and different uk style badge on

offside rear tyre low, 255/35zr/19 y

Fail 19 Jul 2010 65,555 miles

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

number plates have raised letters, and different uk style badge on

offside rear tyre low, 255/35zr/19 y

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 48,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,238 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 YGM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SR04 YGM, 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 SR04 YGM registered?

SR04 YGM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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