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MY04 SMG

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,154 mi
Last recorded97,154 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 SMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 97,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,901 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2007 26,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 26,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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MY04 SMG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MY04 SMG, 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

How do I check the history of MY04 SMG?

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What year was MY04 SMG registered?

MY04 SMG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is MY04 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY04 SMG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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