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M31 SGB

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 147,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 143,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2022 128,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,763 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 87,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,487 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,372 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 49,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,287 miles

Nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2009 31,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,132 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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M31 SGB is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M31 SGB, 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 M31 SGB registered?

M31 SGB is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is M31 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 SGB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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