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P16 SCT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SCT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 145,520 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,391 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,739 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,687 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,202 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,031 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 98,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,189 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,483 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 87,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,423 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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P16 SCT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P16 SCT, 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 P16 SCT registered?

P16 SCT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is P16 SCT safe to buy?

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