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M5 SVA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 131,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 131,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 129,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,019 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,433 miles

both front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,767 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 3,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M5 SVA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M5 SVA, 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 M5 SVA registered?

M5 SVA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is M5 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SVA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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