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YG54 CXZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,193 mi
Last recorded75,193 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 CXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 75,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,193 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,504 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,076 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 42,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,072 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,072 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,628 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

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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YG54 CXZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black 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 YG54 CXZ, 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 YG54 CXZ registered?

YG54 CXZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is YG54 CXZ safe to buy?

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