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S88 MMT

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MMT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 77,626 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,559 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 66,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 75% illuminated (1.2.1b)

front tyres ,both worn edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 57,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 50,134 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,197 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 46,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 44,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise replacement of front wipers ,but adequate for mot

joining clamps for exhaust back box corroded away, half missing.advise

Pass 22 Dec 2012 44,016 miles

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

advise replacement of front wipers ,but adequate for mot

joining clamps for exhaust back box corroded away, half missing.advise

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,906 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,606 miles

Advise front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear discs lipped and scored

Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise front wipers required

rear discs lipped and scored advise replacment

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,490 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,179 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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S88 MMT is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S88 MMT, 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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S88 MMT is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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