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YL04 PDV

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,426 mi
Last recorded146,426 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 146,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 145,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 145,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 142,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 141,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished cut on sidewall and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished cut on sidewalls and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both side front (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,024 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back section exhaust corroded

both front tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 123,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back section exhaust corroded

both front tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box exhaust bracket corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box exhaust bracket corroded

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

middle too back box exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 102,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

middle too back box exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,338 miles

middle setion exhaust flange to rear silencer fractured

rear silencer o/s rubber mounting perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,099 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,271 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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YL04 PDV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YL04 PDV, 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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YL04 PDV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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