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SL04 DVM

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 DVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear brake corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front back-plate corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear brake corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front back-plate corroded and insecure

Nearside Front brake holding on

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and insecure

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,948 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 51,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 47,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,578 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,578 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,802 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,802 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,356 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,367 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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SL04 DVM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL04 DVM, 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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SL04 DVM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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