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YR04 TVE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 TVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to rear joint clamps/flanges excessively corroded and broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to rear joint clamps/flanges excessively corroded and broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,415 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to rear joint clamps/flanges excessively corroded and broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle to rear joint clamps/flanges excessively corroded and broken but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Diff oil seal slight seepage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps from middle to rear section of exhaust corroded and broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,297 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps from middle to rear section of exhaust corroded and broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,343 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded weak

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,539 miles

rear exhaust flanges weak rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,573 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,277 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2012 63,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wet conditions

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,686 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wet conditions

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,841 miles

Offside front tyre has slight split in sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,841 miles

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

Offside front tyre has slight split in sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR04 TVE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YR04 TVE, 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 YR04 TVE registered?

YR04 TVE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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