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YX54 ZRY

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZRY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 145,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 136,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 125,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 116,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive travel, may need adjustment

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner wear marker's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 85,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 69,701 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 69,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 35,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 35,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,160 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,750 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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YX54 ZRY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YX54 ZRY, 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 YX54 ZRY registered?

YX54 ZRY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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