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SN04 UDW

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,879 miles

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

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

Steering rack mechanism o/s section slight free play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 84,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering rack mechanism o/s section slight free play.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,663 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,055 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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SN04 UDW is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDW, 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 SN04 UDW registered?

SN04 UDW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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