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YM04 VCZ

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 146,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 132,807 miles

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

nsr tyre has a slight cut

Fail 23 Dec 2010 132,807 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns/r tyre has a slight cut

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 76,455 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,090 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. advice replacement

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and worn on edges. advice replacement

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 VCZ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM04 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

YM04 VCZ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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