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S90 BTN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,826 mi
Last recorded93,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 BTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,350 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 19 May 2015 74,341 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 64,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,466 miles

Front tyres inside tread edge stepped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 59,466 miles

Front tyres inside tread edge stepped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamp auto adjuster control brocken

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2011 49,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 40,335 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 40,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has minor damage to sidewall

offside front tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,727 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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S90 BTN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S90 BTN, 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

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What year was S90 BTN registered?

S90 BTN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is S90 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 BTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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