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MT04 SXS

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 SXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust cover split

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,897 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,043 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,977 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,238 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,800 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 41,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

HAND BRAKE ONLY MADE 22% MIN 16%

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,378 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 27,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,696 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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MT04 SXS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MT04 SXS, 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 MT04 SXS registered?

MT04 SXS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is MT04 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 SXS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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