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SUI 115

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 115
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,127 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

after market speedo reflection device reflecting onto windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,935 miles

advise corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,843 miles

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,002 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

nail in nearside front tyre (unrepairable)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,928 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

nail in nearside front tyre (unrepairable)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres inner shoulders worn.

Slight cuts on offside rear tyre.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,059 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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SUI 115 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SUI 115, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUI 115?

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What year was SUI 115 registered?

SUI 115 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is SUI 115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 115 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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