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YS54 PZY

2004 BMW 3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,239 mi
Last recorded74,239 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 382,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 PZY
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,239 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,510 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,806 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 20,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,804 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YS54 PZY is a 2004 BMW 3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS54 PZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS54 PZY registered?

YS54 PZY is a 2004 BMW 3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is YS54 PZY safe to buy?

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