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YR04 YHF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 107,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,869 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 102,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 96,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 96,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,923 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Mar 2021 95,923 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,938 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,249 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due covers

Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,575 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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YR04 YHF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR04 YHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 YHF registered?

YR04 YHF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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