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YO53 VOV

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 75,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 74,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,003 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,491 miles

tyre pressure warninig light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,192 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,536 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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YO53 VOV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YO53 VOV, 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 YO53 VOV registered?

YO53 VOV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YO53 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VOV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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