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R1 SGP

2004 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 72,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,571 miles

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 70,665 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 70,631 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake close to reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2009 70,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 60,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 59,950 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R1 SGP is a 2004 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R1 SGP, 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 R1 SGP registered?

R1 SGP is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is R1 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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