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SCS 211

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,894 mi
Last recorded14,894 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCS 211
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 14,894 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 14,029 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 13,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 13,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 11,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 11,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 10,156 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,975 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 17 Jun 2015 9,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 9,273 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,273 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,264 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 9,264 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2010 7,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 4,289 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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SCS 211 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SCS 211, 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 SCS 211 registered?

SCS 211 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is SCS 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCS 211 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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