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Y7 YYL

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 YYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,962 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 84,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 83,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 82,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,841 miles

Rear Diff Leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,036 miles

exhaust clamp corroded ( rearbox )

rear diff leak

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 8 Oct 2016 75,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,563 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 10 Oct 2013 70,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,421 miles

brake warning light on but pads ok

nearside tyre cut but not showqing cord

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake warning light on but pads ok

nearside tyre cut but not showqing cord

Pass 1 May 2010 57,321 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,107 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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Y7 YYL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 Y7 YYL, 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 Y7 YYL registered?

Y7 YYL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is Y7 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 YYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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