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REG 775

2004 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 775
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,962 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 138,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 134,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,291 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 104,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,968 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)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has slight cut,but not showing cord

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,260 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)

o/s/r brake poor

Fail 26 Feb 2011 84,210 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

o/s/r brake poor

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 69,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 69,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,077 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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REG 775 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 REG 775, 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 REG 775?

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What year was REG 775 registered?

REG 775 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is REG 775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 775 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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