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SN04 SUR

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 SUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 49,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 44,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,987 miles

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

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

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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SN04 SUR 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 94.1%.

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 SN04 SUR, 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 SN04 SUR registered?

SN04 SUR is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SN04 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 SUR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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