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SY04 EYM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,129 mi
Last recorded49,129 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,158 miles

Nearside Front slight buckle in alloy rim

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front slight buckle in alloy rim

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,395 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded on friction surfaces// n/s/r brake dics pitted and scored on friction surface

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,548 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,548 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,276 miles

REAR BRAKES SCUFFING SLIGHTLY AND SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT DISCS.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 2,163 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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SY04 EYM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY04 EYM, 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 SY04 EYM registered?

SY04 EYM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is SY04 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 EYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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