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M3 SXD

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,954 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,928 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,898 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,898 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer clamps deteriorated not sealing exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer clamps badly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,459 miles

Rear silencer collar corroded/split

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,403 miles

rear silencer clamp corroded/split.n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure w/l on dash. front pads low.o/s/f wheelarch liner loose. rear silencer clamp corroded/split. n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,457 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s front lower bumper bar damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 37,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,916 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 SXD is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M3 SXD, 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 M3 SXD registered?

M3 SXD is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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