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SOI 745

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,887 mi
Last recorded67,887 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOI 745
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 67,887 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 67,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,700 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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SOI 745 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SOI 745, 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 SOI 745?

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What year was SOI 745 registered?

SOI 745 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SOI 745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOI 745 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SOI 745 have outstanding finance?

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