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S17 EYV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 EYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,612 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

undertrays

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 122,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 121,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,278 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 2 Aug 2019 120,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail bolts tightend (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

light under body corrosion around sub frame mounting area

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,905 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,827 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,827 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,661 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,777 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,761 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S17 EYV 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 85.7%.

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 S17 EYV, 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 S17 EYV registered?

S17 EYV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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