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SR04 BXC

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,930 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 66,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on tread but no cord or canvas exposed

Offside Front tyre perished on tread but no canvas or cord exposed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,133 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,436 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2010 49,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,321 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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SR04 BXC is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SR04 BXC, 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

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What year was SR04 BXC registered?

SR04 BXC is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SR04 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR04 BXC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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