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S4 WTE

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 WTE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 118,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 118,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 118,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 116,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 116,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,254 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,358 miles

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Servo potentiometer for headlamp adjustment on off side front suspension found disconected. Reconected however linkage should be checked

Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,358 miles

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Servo potentiometer for headlamp adjustment on off side front suspension found disconected. Reconected however linkage should be checked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S4 WTE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S4 WTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S4 WTE?

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What year was S4 WTE registered?

S4 WTE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is S4 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 WTE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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