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SY04 YXN

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 YXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,238 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,373 miles

Fuel cap ring seal perished.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,373 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ring seal perished.

Rear exhaust pipes clamps loose.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,695 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,582 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,095 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,279 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,056 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,585 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 YXN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

SY04 YXN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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The MOT history for SY04 YXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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