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YC04 SOM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 110,873 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 109,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,864 miles

ADVISE REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,847 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

ADVISE REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 101,156 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 86,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,531 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,457 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,356 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 19 Mar 2008 45,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 May 2007 38,835 miles

rear tyres 4mm

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,871 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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YC04 SOM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YC04 SOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 SOM registered?

YC04 SOM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YC04 SOM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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