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YE04 EEF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,943 mi
Last recorded215,943 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 EEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 215,943 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire on engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arches corroded and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arches corroded and sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and full of water (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper dash tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 Jul 2023 212,432 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping cannot inspect cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wings /wheelarches cooroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both jacking points weak and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both subframe mountain points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both wheelarches corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 212,431 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive dripping cannot inspect cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both wings /wheelarches cooroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre pressure monitor light on

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both jacking points weak and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both subframe mountain points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both wheelarches corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 209,505 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre pressure warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2022 209,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre pressure warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2021 202,044 miles

Offside Front tpms light on dash

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 199,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting to boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

TPMS light on reset to turn off

Pass 26 Apr 2019 193,022 miles

Headlamp washers not working both sides

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 193,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp washers not working both sides

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 190,125 miles

Offside Front xenon headlamp bulb dim compared to nearside

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 190,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front xenon headlamp bulb dim compared to nearside

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 187,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 179,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror cracked

tpm light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 166,447 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 166,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 153,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 139,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 127,347 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,804 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,735 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,431 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,424 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate signs of deterioration

low tyre pressure warning light stays on

washer low level light on

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,724 miles

low washer level light on

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

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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YE04 EEF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE04 EEF, 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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YE04 EEF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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