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YM04 FYP

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,237 mi
Last recorded179,237 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 179,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link dust cover slightly adrift, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear discs corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2020 179,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link dust cover slightly adrift, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear discs corrosion

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 166,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 158,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 145,255 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 145,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,506 miles

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 26 Jan 2015 104,591 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing low

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,972 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,211 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YM04 FYP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM04 FYP, 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 YM04 FYP registered?

YM04 FYP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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