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M3 SKF

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,483 mi
Last recorded76,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 76,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 76,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 60,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,305 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,990 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,172 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,962 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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M3 SKF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 SKF, 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 M3 SKF registered?

M3 SKF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is M3 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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