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BM04 SEV

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,907 mi
Last recorded67,907 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 SEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,275 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 35,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 15 May 2015 31,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,567 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,494 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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BM04 SEV 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 100%.

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 BM04 SEV, 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 BM04 SEV registered?

BM04 SEV is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is BM04 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 SEV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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