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YF04 CZU

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 CZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 115,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 115,557 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,990 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 113,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,384 miles

ENG\COVERS\UNDERTRAYS

Rear BACKBOX COUPLING CLAMP SNAPPED

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sils have plastic covers

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,224 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,224 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 87,338 miles

Diff oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,307 miles

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

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

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

Diff oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2010 69,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,146 miles

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 9 Apr 2008 45,275 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,275 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,236 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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YF04 CZU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF04 CZU, 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 YF04 CZU registered?

YF04 CZU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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