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YS54 ZHA

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,158 mi
Last recorded40,158 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 ZHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 40,158 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 39,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing

Fail 8 May 2017 37,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front tyre slightly perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,773 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,633 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 15,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,381 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 ZHA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver 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 YS54 ZHA, 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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What year was YS54 ZHA registered?

YS54 ZHA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YS54 ZHA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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