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Y3 PTV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,377 mi
Last recorded108,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PTV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,734 miles

pad warning light on pads are good

Fail 5 Jul 2021 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,833 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2012 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 71,033 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 63,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,572 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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Y3 PTV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y3 PTV, 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 Y3 PTV registered?

Y3 PTV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is Y3 PTV safe to buy?

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