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S55 ERO

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,522 mi
Last recorded86,522 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ERO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,522 miles

both front tyre valves perished

Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre valves perished

Fail 23 May 2014 80,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,621 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,489 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 67,191 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 56,071 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,127 miles

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

Rear Discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 44,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,908 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 40,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,436 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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S55 ERO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 ERO, 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 S55 ERO registered?

S55 ERO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is S55 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ERO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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