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M4 SYE

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 SYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades smearing slightly .

Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades smearing slightly .

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M4 SYE 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 90.9%.

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 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 M4 SYE, 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 M4 SYE registered?

M4 SYE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is M4 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 SYE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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