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L111 SCC

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,467 mi
Last recorded111,467 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,467 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 105,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,552 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 104,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 100,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,112 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 89,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,447 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,447 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,341 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,217 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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L111 SCC 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 90%.

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 L111 SCC, 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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L111 SCC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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