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YE54 FUU

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,267 mi
Last recorded94,267 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,964 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,125 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 26 May 2010 68,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 59,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 48,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,080 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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YE54 FUU 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 78.6%.

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 YE54 FUU, 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 YE54 FUU registered?

YE54 FUU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is YE54 FUU safe to buy?

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