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YG04 EZH

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,667 mi
Last recorded63,667 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 EZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads sensors not fitted correctly and tied up

Fail 2 Apr 2022 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads sensors not fitted correctly and tied up

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox - centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pad sensor disconnected from pad

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,020 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded away

rear tyre outer edges wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 36,124 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2009 31,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parkbrake level has some travel but not at maximum at time of test

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,136 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 26,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,449 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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YG04 EZH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YG04 EZH, 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 YG04 EZH registered?

YG04 EZH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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