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YE04 PKX

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 PKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,638 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,819 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,819 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,993 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 PKX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKX, 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 YE04 PKX registered?

YE04 PKX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is YE04 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE04 PKX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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