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SY04 EOC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,022 mi
Last recorded94,022 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EOC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight wear at offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light indicates soft tyre(s)

all tyres wearing thin

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light indicates soft tyre(s)

all tyres wearing thin

o/s/r brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,306 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,306 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,538 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,262 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,327 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,134 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 31,373 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,208 miles

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,169 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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SY04 EOC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SY04 EOC, 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 SY04 EOC registered?

SY04 EOC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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