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W111 SKW

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,844 mi
Last recorded37,844 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 SKW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 37,843 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,688 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 37,687 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,206 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,792 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,565 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,561 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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W111 SKW 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 W111 SKW, 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

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What year was W111 SKW registered?

W111 SKW is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is W111 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 SKW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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