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S444 NEP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,517 mi
Last recorded111,517 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 NEP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 111,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (225/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,958 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (225/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,655 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,121 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,121 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,693 miles

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

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

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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S444 NEP 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 S444 NEP, 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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S444 NEP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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