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YA04 UHU

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,929 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,476 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn + slight lip

handbrake lever slight travel

offside front door mirror slightly insercure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,319 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,609 miles

Both rear brake discs slight damage

Slight damage to both sides of the windscreen.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,383 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,383 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YA04 UHU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA04 UHU, 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 YA04 UHU registered?

YA04 UHU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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