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SA04 CMG

2004 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 CMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,946 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 9 Jun 2011 59,874 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake discs wearing

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,480 miles

nearside front brake wear wire insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,475 miles

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

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

nearside front brake wear wire insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,766 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,101 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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SA04 CMG is a 2004 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SA04 CMG, 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.

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What year was SA04 CMG registered?

SA04 CMG is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SA04 CMG safe to buy?

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