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E6 DSL

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DSL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp leveling device broken

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 87,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 85,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts weak & rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Recommend tracking checked.

Pass 18 May 2017 80,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 80,136 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

265/35/zr19 continental contact sport

EML light on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TPMS light on

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,443 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 65,443 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,617 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked as childseat fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,660 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,165 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise both front tyres curbing beads damaged but cords not exposed

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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E6 DSL is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E6 DSL, 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 E6 DSL registered?

E6 DSL is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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