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P22 SMA

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,591 mi
Last recorded48,591 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 SMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 48,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 48,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,254 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,607 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 28,917 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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P22 SMA is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 P22 SMA, 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 P22 SMA registered?

P22 SMA is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is P22 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 SMA shows 17 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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