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M3 SLR

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,612 mi
Last recorded65,612 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,078 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,188 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR Boot Floor Cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak From Diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,772 miles

both rear ehaust brackets broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,221 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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M3 SLR is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M3 SLR, 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 M3 SLR registered?

M3 SLR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is M3 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SLR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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