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SN04 MHM

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,381 mi
Last recorded52,381 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 MHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,318 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)

Oil leak Rear diff pinion seal ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,326 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,326 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamps broken but not leaking or insacure

Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,164 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

exhaust centre to rear clamps corroded and broken,no leaks and is secure

Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,161 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

diff oil leak

exhaust centre to rear clamps corroded and broken,no leaks and is secure

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,210 miles

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

oil leak at rear differential

Fail 20 Dec 2013 42,783 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,468 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,329 miles

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

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

nearside front brake back plate loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,386 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)

some led,s out on nearside rear light unit

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,539 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,474 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN04 MHM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SN04 MHM, 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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SN04 MHM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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