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M8 CDG

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 131,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,971 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators and inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators and inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

exhaust back box flanges corroded, not excessive

fuel cap O ring slight cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,814 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front, Nearside Rear & Offside Rear tyres Inner edges worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,444 miles

Brake fluid level low

Sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,042 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,653 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,467 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats x2

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,256 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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M8 CDG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M8 CDG, 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 M8 CDG registered?

M8 CDG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is M8 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 CDG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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