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YIW 787

2004 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 787
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 136,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 134,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 133,473 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 133,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 126,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 120,376 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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YIW 787 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YIW 787, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 787 registered?

YIW 787 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is YIW 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 787 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIW 787 have outstanding finance?

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