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SD04 MWN

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 MWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,034 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 87,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 84,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 62,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,485 miles

Both front tyres just wearing outer edges

Pass 15 May 2009 40,311 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 40,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,101 miles

tyre valves perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre valves perishing

Pass 14 May 2007 24,498 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SD04 MWN is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD04 MWN, 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 SD04 MWN?

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What year was SD04 MWN registered?

SD04 MWN is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SD04 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD04 MWN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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