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YS54 GEY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 130,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,024 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,997 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 111,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,419 miles

drivers door handle stiff

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,034 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,205 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,011 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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YS54 GEY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YS54 GEY, 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 YS54 GEY registered?

YS54 GEY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YS54 GEY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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