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SP54 VHM

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,830 mi
Last recorded66,830 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,830 miles

Both front wipers torn

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front wipers torn

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,672 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,672 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,326 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs badly worn/corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs badly worn/corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,476 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded require replacing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs badly corroded require replacing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,356 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 41,345 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,943 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,142 miles

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

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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SP54 VHM is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP54 VHM, 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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SP54 VHM is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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