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YR04 YHH

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 110,169 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody wax protection

Fail 16 Jul 2025 110,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody wax protection

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,029 miles

underbody wax protection

Fail 17 Jul 2024 110,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion to front brake discs

power steering noise on turning

underbody wax protection

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/5019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/3519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/5019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,943 miles

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

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

HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING LEAKING O/S

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,884 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL4 tyres perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 109,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL4 tyres perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/4019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/3519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,640 miles

All tyres slightly perished (cracking in tread)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear upper suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 109,114 miles

osf tyre cracked on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

osf tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 100,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2013 99,729 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise a full brake check

dash warning lights on

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc correred

Fail 19 Feb 2011 76,250 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc correred

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,135 miles

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

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

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

slight cut in near side front tyre outer wall not to core

Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight cut in near side front tyre outer wall not to core

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,320 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,208 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 YHH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 YR04 YHH, 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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YR04 YHH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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