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J1 SOG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SOG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 129,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 126,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,544 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point missing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,371 miles

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

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,403 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,766 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,285 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,403 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,402 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,290 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades poor condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 46,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,924 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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J1 SOG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J1 SOG, 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 J1 SOG registered?

J1 SOG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is J1 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 SOG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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