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SY04 YVV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 122,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,990 miles

Offside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 117,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp adjuster broken?

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp adjuster broken?

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 112,246 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 112,246 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,735 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,978 miles

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

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

grating noise coming from n/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,978 miles

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

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

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

grating noise coming from n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 May 2010 70,132 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r tyre has been repaired ( pluged )

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,825 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YVV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY04 YVV, 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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SY04 YVV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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