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Y12 UDE

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 UDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,518 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,841 miles

slight side to side play in offside front wheel on turn plates

Fail 4 Oct 2013 50,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,591 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,591 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,242 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,882 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,878 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y12 UDE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y12 UDE, 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 Y12 UDE registered?

Y12 UDE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is Y12 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 UDE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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