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211 BBS

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,841 mi
Last recorded46,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,275 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 46,274 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,001 miles

cut osr tyre no core showing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,615 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,506 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,028 miles

small cut nsr tyre sidewall no core showing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,625 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,515 miles

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

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

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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211 BBS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 211 BBS, 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 211 BBS registered?

211 BBS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 211 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 BBS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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