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Y5 ABM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ABM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing / juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor hanging out

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,247 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 61,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,053 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer jointing flanges deyeriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,963 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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Y5 ABM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y5 ABM, 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 Y5 ABM registered?

Y5 ABM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is Y5 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 ABM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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