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YY04 VDF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,556 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,575 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Dangerous as there is a lot of oil leaking onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,635 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 92,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,729 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust flange bolts missing.

n/s rear exhaust flange broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,524 miles

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

centre exhaust flange bolts missing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,479 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread cut.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,780 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,932 miles

slight wear on outer edges of both rear tyres

small cuts in outer sidewall of OSF tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,285 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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YY04 VDF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY04 VDF, 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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YY04 VDF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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