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YS04 YRR

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 YRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2022 85,652 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 83,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 83,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 77,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,775 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,741 miles

Tenner

Pass 20 May 2014 64,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,285 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 May 2011 46,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,268 miles

engine pinking badly = possible due to supermarket petrol !!!

front brake discs worn over spec = lipped

front brake pads worn

Pass 14 May 2009 33,239 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 7 May 2008 28,260 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,260 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing off on outside edges // nearsided front tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 May 2007 22,400 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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YS04 YRR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS04 YRR, 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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YS04 YRR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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