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S555 SDF

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded on pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be between 4-4.5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis support bar corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,816 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 May 2017 68,529 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 68,529 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,846 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor link not attached (1.7.2)

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on the outer edge. 2.2mm tread depth in the centre of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on the inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge & wearing unevenly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 62,758 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 62,757 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,614 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall has slight lump

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,539 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 35,539 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 8 May 2009 32,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,651 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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S555 SDF is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S555 SDF, 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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S555 SDF is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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