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SS 5253

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,367 mi
Last recorded96,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 5253
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front and near fuel tank nearside rear area (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has had an effective weld repair carried out

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,821 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,352 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear suspension lower rose joints slight wear both sides

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,352 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear suspension lower rose joints slight wear both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,942 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,171 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Rear differential seal leaking at shaft

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,357 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 May 2007 26,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SS 5253 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SS 5253, 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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SS 5253 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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