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YR54 VYL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,925 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 73,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,095 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,160 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,476 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 25,470 miles

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

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

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 VYL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YR54 VYL, 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 YR54 VYL registered?

YR54 VYL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is YR54 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 VYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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