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W445 SUP

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 SUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 70,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,185 miles

found: nearside rear parking brake low performance.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

note: warning light on dash.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box mounting clamps broken

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,462 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,826 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 17,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,256 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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W445 SUP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W445 SUP, 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 W445 SUP registered?

W445 SUP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is W445 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W445 SUP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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