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Y5 DCH

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,363 mi
Last recorded141,363 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 141,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,968 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 135,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 129,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 115,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,798 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,584 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpm light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,700 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn

t p m light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn

t p m light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,395 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 28 Jul 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,752 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 DCH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y5 DCH, 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 DCH registered?

Y5 DCH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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