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YA54 YHK

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,856 mi
Last recorded90,856 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,376 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 20 Oct 2009 70,045 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,065 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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YA54 YHK is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA54 YHK, 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 YA54 YHK registered?

YA54 YHK is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YA54 YHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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