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YR54 GPV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 GPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,083 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 70,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,487 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,231 miles

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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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YR54 GPV is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YR54 GPV, 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

How do I check the history of YR54 GPV?

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What year was YR54 GPV registered?

YR54 GPV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is YR54 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 GPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR54 GPV have outstanding finance?

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