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SP04 MHY

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Underside waxoiled

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,516 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes greased obscuring full inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2017 88,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp height adjuster link broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2016 84,947 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,406 miles

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

Exhaust clamp broken

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Oil seepage from rear diff seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 80,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

oil seapage from rear diff seal.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

oil seapage from rear diff seal.

Pass 22 May 2013 79,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 22 May 2013 79,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 74,746 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front valve stem slightly perished

oil leak from rear diff

rear exhaust connecting flanges cracked

slight tear in n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 May 2011 73,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,079 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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SP04 MHY 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 77.8%.

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 SP04 MHY, 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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SP04 MHY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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