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SV04 VJU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 VJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,855 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,800 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,655 miles

front tyres worn on low edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,665 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on low edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,173 miles

front brake discs a little worn

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,442 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,889 miles

Slight flat spot on all our tyes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,900 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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SV04 VJU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV04 VJU, 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 SV04 VJU registered?

SV04 VJU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is SV04 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV04 VJU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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