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VA04 PYV

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 144,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 142,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 140,755 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 140,545 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

tyre light on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,758 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,384 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 126,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,541 miles

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

battery light staying on

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

brake warning light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre worn on edges

suspension level sensor bracket broken on offside front

Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

battery light staying on

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

brake warning light illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

suspension level sensor bracket broken on offside front

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,483 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,987 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,181 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,967 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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VA04 PYV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VA04 PYV, 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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VA04 PYV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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