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YJ54 ATY

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ATY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 115,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 115,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,166 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 101,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,031 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,732 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

rear under body and brake pipes under sealed unable to inspect fully

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,732 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

rear under body and brake pipes under sealed unable to inspect fully

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,203 miles

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

rear suspension top mounting area both sides has been undersealed

tyre monitering light stays on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

rear of vehicle covered in under seal;

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,567 miles

both front tyresout of shape

rear pro sharft seal leaking baddly

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyresout of shape

rear pro sharft seal leaking baddly

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 May 2013 81,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake sensor lead not connected to brake pad

Fail 8 May 2013 81,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake sensor lead not connected to brake pad

Pass 3 May 2012 74,754 miles

Both front door mirrors showing signs of deterioration

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,490 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,770 miles

both front wish bone bushus slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

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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YJ54 ATY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ54 ATY, 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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YJ54 ATY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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