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X7 SNX

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 SNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 82,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 77,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 73,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,947 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust clamps (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,868 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,819 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,506 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2008 44,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 36,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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X7 SNX is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X7 SNX, 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 X7 SNX registered?

X7 SNX is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is X7 SNX safe to buy?

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