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YE04 WRD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 WRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,840 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 89,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, has cuts/damage to outer sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,334 miles

both front flexi brake pipes cable tied to front shocks

Fail 10 Nov 2017 81,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brake pipes cable tied to front shocks

Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed behind seat (5.2.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front flexies cable tied to front shocks

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,921 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 27 Oct 2015 77,921 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,069 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Alternator/PSP belt perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,422 miles

rear subframe bushes soft. rear trailing arm bushes soft. rear shocker mountings soft.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,061 miles

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

traction lamp on.corrosion on front discs.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,462 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on edges, advise replacement.offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage.self adjusting headlamp bracket broken.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,126 miles

both front anti roll bar links close to wiring and brake hoses.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,470 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear differential drive shaft flange

Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,470 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from offside rear differential drive shaft flange

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,298 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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YE04 WRD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey 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 WRD, 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 WRD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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