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YF54 KFZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,536 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 36,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,520 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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YF54 KFZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF54 KFZ, 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 YF54 KFZ registered?

YF54 KFZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YF54 KFZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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