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Y8 YOO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,679 mi
Last recorded116,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 116,290 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 116,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,374 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,109 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,436 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,364 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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Y8 YOO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y8 YOO, 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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Y8 YOO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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