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YD54 KRZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,496 mi
Last recorded141,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 KRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,496 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty down to lack of use

car very dirty underneath

Pass 5 Jul 2022 141,477 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 141,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2016 98,231 miles

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

rear exhaust box fixings corroded not blowing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust clamps rusted away

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,565 miles

rear exhaust clamps rusted away

windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,989 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,531 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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YD54 KRZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YD54 KRZ, 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 YD54 KRZ registered?

YD54 KRZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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