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YC51 MAZ

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,616 mi
Last recorded103,616 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 MAZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,109 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,198 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 92,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 76,536 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 76,536 miles

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

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

wear lip on rear discs

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,966 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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YC51 MAZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC51 MAZ, 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 YC51 MAZ registered?

YC51 MAZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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